A new report from Barnardo’s The Missing Link – Social Prescribing for Children and Young People outlines how social prescribing, with adequate funding, could make a difference to the mental health of children and young people as part of a range of sustainable options to suit a person’s specific needs.
Social prescribing is a non-clinical treatment option to support children with mild but complex mental health issues.
According to recent NHS figures, nearly one in five school-age children have a probable mental health disorder.
A referral for social prescribing can be made by various agencies including a GP, local authority or a teacher so that organisations, including Barnardo’s can match children with the right services to suit their needs including talking therapy, sports, leisure and arts activities.
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