Exploring the power of social prescribing to build connections, improve well-being, and foster belonging
The evidence is clear: social isolation and loneliness can be as harmful to our health as smoking fifteen cigarettes a day. But what can we do about it?
Imagine if, after a doctor’s visit, you could receive prescriptions for walking groups, cultural programming, and community meals, in addition to medicine.
Social prescribing looks different in each community and for each person, depending on interests, needs, and goals. Across the different models, social prescribing works to build intentional bridges across social, arts and culture, nature, and health systems to foster a more connected community where we can all thrive.
Discover more about this people-centred approach to improving health and well-being at The Walrus Talks at Home: Rx Belonging. In this virtual talk, you’ll learn about the evidence-based impact of social prescribing and hear how social prescribing is being brought into practice in communities.
On the eve of Canada’s Social Prescribing Conference, join our online community on September 25 for an evening that will deepen your understanding of belonging and how we can foster more meaningful connections.
Featuring
- Kahir Lalji, Provincial Director, Government Relations and Community Engagement, United Way British Columbia
- Dr. Kate Mulligan, Health Geographer and Assistant Professor, University of Toronto; Scientific Director, Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing
- Diana Rose, Link Worker, Healthy Aging Alberta, Wheatland County FCSS, and Strathmore FCSS
- Kim Samuel, Founder, The Belonging Forum
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