Improving wellbeing and self-efficacy by social prescription. Issue 3 (March 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Morton, L.; Ferguson, M.; Baty, F.
• Is Part Of: Public health. Volume 129:Issue 3(2015:Mar.)
• Page Start: 286
• Page End: 289
• Publication Date: 2015-03
• Subjects: Public health -- Periodicals; Public health -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 362.1
• DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2014.12.011
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0033-3506

Abstract

Highlights: Social Prescribing links patients in the Primary Care setting with non-medical sources of community support. The authors report the findings from an evaluation of the clinical effectiveness of a Social Prescribing initiative. The initiative was developed in partnership between a Mental Health Psychology Department and a Council's Cultural Partnerships Team. A series of free courses were offered to clients with mild to moderate mental health difficulties. Finding indicate this approach can contribute to improvement in well-being, Self Efficacy and a reduction in anxiety and depression.