Tag: social prescribing
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Social Prescribing in the Western Pacific: WHO and Lancet Spotlight
New Series Sheds Light on Social Prescribing in the Western Pacific The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for the Western Pacific and The Lancet Regional Health – Western Pacific have unveiled a pioneering series on social prescribing. The collaboration aims to illuminate how community-based approaches can improve health outcomes, reduce inequities, and foster lasting…
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Social prescribing shines in Western Pacific: WHO and The Lancet spotlight community-based health
A new spotlight on social prescribing from the Western Pacific The World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific (WHO Western Pacific) and The Lancet Regional Health – Western Pacific have launched a pivotal series examining social prescribing and its potential to transform health and well-being across the region. The collaboration brings together public…
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WHO and Lancet Spotlight Social Prescribing in Western Pacific Series: A Community-Driven Health Revolution
Introduction: A shift toward community-based care The World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific (WHO Western Pacific) and The Lancet Regional Health – Western Pacific have joined forces to spotlight social prescribing through a new series. This collaboration underscores a growing recognition that health is shaped as much by social and environmental factors…
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Social prescribing for adolescents: mapping pathways to community-based wellbeing
Introduction: why social prescribing matters for adolescents Adolescence is a critical window for social, emotional, and mental development. With rising mental health concerns among young people and stretched statutory services, there is growing interest in social prescribing and community-based wellbeing activities as potential prevention and early-intervention pathways. This article summarizes a systematic mapping of how…
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Social prescribing for young people: mapping pathways to community-based wellbeing and early intervention
Introduction: social prescribing as a potential prevention pathway for adolescents Adolescence is a period of rapid physical, emotional, and social change. Fostering social connectedness outside the family is central to identity development and mental wellbeing. This systematic mapping review examines how social prescribing and related community-based wellbeing activities may serve as prevention and early intervention…
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Social prescribing and community-based wellbeing for adolescents: mapping pathways to prevention and early intervention
Introduction: a growing need for prevention in adolescent mental health Adolescent mental health is increasingly drawing attention in primary care, schools, and communities. The COVID-19 era intensified demand, while specialist services often struggle to meet needs promptly. Although social prescribing has gained traction for adults, its application to children and young people (CYP) remains limited…