Locating the evidence for children and young people social prescribing: Where to start? A scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT: It is estimated that disruptions to life caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have led to an increase in the number of children and young people suffering from mental health issues globally. In England one in four children experienced poor mental health in 2022. Social prescribing is gaining traction as a systems-based approach, which builds upon person-centered methods, to refer children and young people with non-clinical mental health issues to appropriate community assets. Recognition of social prescribing benefits for children's mental health is increasing, yet evidence is limited. Inconsistent terminology and variation of terms used to describe social prescribing practices across the literature hinders understanding and assessment of social prescribing's impact on children's mental health.

SUBMITTER: Feather J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11548728 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature