29 February 2020

Social prescribing in children and young people

Social prescribing in children and young people: a review of the evidence
Evidence Based Practice Unit, UCL February 2020
  • EBPU researchers investigated the evidence base around social prescribing to improve the mental health and/or wellbeing of children and young people. Pockets of social prescribing were discovered across the UK, yet currently there is a dearth of evidence to support its effect on mental health and wellbeing. Possible reasons for this lack of evidence are discussed, and recommendations for future research are outlined.