Building self-determination through the lens of the Circle of Courage: a qualitative evaluation of a social prescribing program for children and youth in Canada.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Social prescribing is gaining traction globally as a means to achieve global goals for health and wellbeing. In 2023, we launched a social prescribing program in a comprehensive, pediatric integrated health and social service hub in an underserved inner city neighbourhood in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The program targeted children and youth with poor social health, including social isolation and loneliness. Program participants were paired with a connector, who worked with them to explore their individual needs, strengths, and interests. Together, they created a social prescription for a child and youth-friendly community activity. The connector then provided a supported referral to aid the program participant in successfully completing their social prescription. The progr

SUBMITTER: Muhl C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12664157 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature