Social Prescribing – Turning Mental Health Goals into Action with Dr. Nicole Racine

What if a prescription could include joining a soccer team, music lessons, an art program, or time in nature? In this episode of Precision Rewired, Dr. Kathleen Pajer speaks with Dr. Nicole Racine, Clinical Psychologist and Scientist at the CHEO Research Institute and Associate Professor in the School of Psychology at the University of Ottawa, about social prescribing and its role in precision child and youth mental health. Social prescribing connects children and families with community-based activities and supports that reflect their strengths, interests, and goals, helping turn mental health goals into meaningful action.  Dr. Racine also explores green social prescribing – an emerging approach that encourages children and youth to connect with nature to support wellbeing, reduce stress, and strengthen social connections. Together, they discuss how social prescribing can complement traditional mental health care and help build healthier, more connected communities for children and families. Read the full transcript here: https://share.descript.com/view/LbZx3wRMIya