Social prescribing for mental health: guidance paper
Social prescribing for mental health: guidance paper
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Year of Publication:
2016
Publisher(s):
NHS Health Scotland
Publication Type:
Guides
Abstract:
This guidance on the use of social prescribing for mental health has been developed by NHS Health Scotland in partnership with the Self-Management and Social Prescribing National Advisory Group set up by the Scottish Government Mental Health Directorate. The paper draws on published research, local practice and evaluations, and learning from champions who are leading locally based approaches to social prescribing in Scotland.
The paper will be of particular interest to policy makers, planners and commissioners of services which aim to improve mental wellbeing and prevent and treat mental health problems and work to address mental health inequality. It will also be of relevance to managers and practitioners, who are seeking to develop, implement and evaluate different ways of connecting individuals to alternative and appropriate sources of support.
Key messages:
Social prescribing is an important approach to self-management of mental health
There is a good theoretical basis for social prescribing and promising evidence that social prescribing contributes to improved access to resources and sources of support that are important for improved mental health
Leadership is vital in securing coordinated action, galvanizing support and building strong partnerships across services and settings to make best use of the contribution of a range of partners, agencies and community assets
There is a need to look at social prescribing through an inequalities lens.
Main Focus: Mental Health
Research Purpose: Discussion / Debate
Context: Community
Art Forms: Multi-Arts
Access Type: Free Download
APA Citation:
NHS Scotland. (2016). Social prescribing for mental health: guidance paper. Edinburgh: NHS Scotland.