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Is social prescribing just another overhyped health policy trend?
“Social prescribing is the best thing since sliced bread,” said a patient partner during the Q&A following my colleague Thomas Iverson’s presentation on our 2024 rapid review on peers and volunteers in social prescribing at INCREASE BC 2025. The case for social prescribing Having seen firsthand how older adults in the community benefit from social…
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From the NHS to campus: How social prescribing could support student wellbeing
Written by: Senaya Kiruwanagamage What if your doctor could prescribe you a walking group or a museum visit instead of just medication? Mental health challenges arising from loneliness, anxiety, burnout, and feeling disconnected on campus are experiences that many students carry through their university years. Academic pressure, financial stress, and social transitions can leave students…
