Imagine walking into the doctor’s office with a list of symptoms and walking out with a prescription for an art class. This week, we dive into the world of social prescribing — a healthcare model that treats people, not just symptoms. Evie and Emily explore how non-clinical, community-based prescriptions are transforming lives worldwide. Whether you're a healthcare worker, a policymaker, or just someone looking for more joy and meaning in your life, this one’s for you.

Episode Highlights:

What social prescribing is and how it works
The UK’s journey from grassroots to national policy
Barriers to social prescribing in the U.S. and how they’re being addressed
Programs making a difference: CultureRx, Art Pharmacy, Walk With a Doc, NatureRx, and Unite Us
How to write your own social prescription (yes, really!)
Advocacy tips for making social prescribing a bigger deal in your community

Helpful Links:

The Connection Cure by Julia Hotz

Tiny Experiments by Ann-Laure Le Cunff

CultureRx tech platform

Arts of Prescription Field Guide

Social Prescribing USA

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Episode 56: Social Prescribing

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