National Academy for Social Prescribing’s Post

The Call for Papers for CAWRI's April 18-20 conference Fostering Creative Health, is extended to February 15! The conference seeks to explore ways in which arts, health, social care and education can collaborate to produce positive results without high costs. It encourages all kinds of submissions from single paper to symposium and panel, and looks for models of excellence as well as ideas to address the following core questions: • How do we best foster creative health across diverse settings? • What specific partnerships and programs of enquiry should we pursue to ensure optimal impacts? • How can we amass policy and financial support for partnerships and programs? For more information and to submit, see

💡 If you didn’t get a chance to attend to our webinar on 13 February exploring our fascinating study with Lyssn about the efficacy of #digitalpeersupport, now you can watch it! Togetherall entrusted Lyssn – an objective, unaffiliated third party – to evaluate our online #peersupport community and to describe the prevalence of therapeutic ingredients known to produce positive outcomes in traditional treatment settings. The findings were compelling, especially those highlighting the success of our #TrainedPeers in the #community. Active Minds, Inc. 🌟 Watch now: https://bit.ly/3VdeO1n #webinar #mentalhealth #digitalmentalhealth

🌟 Embracing the Power of Community Engagement in Research 🌟 🎥 Introducing the first video in our series on the work of CommonHealth Assets Lived Experience Panel with Mohasin Ahmed (blooper included!) 🎥 In the world of research, Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) is about changing the culture and moving beyond traditional extractive research methods to work directly with communities to create meaningful outcomes. The beauty of PPI lies in its ability to make research methodologies more relevant and outcomes more impactful. It's not just about data; it's about harnessing and valuing the wisdom of lived experience. Join us in championing PPI. Together, we can create research that truly reflects the needs and aspirations of our communities. #CommunityEngagement #ResearchInclusion #PatientAndPublicInvolvement

💡 If you didn’t get a chance to attend to our webinar on February 13 exploring our fascinating study with Lyssn about the efficacy of #digitalpeersupport, now you can watch it! Togetherall entrusted Lyssn – an objective, unaffiliated third party – to evaluate our online #peersupport community and to describe the prevalence of therapeutic ingredients known to produce positive outcomes in traditional treatment settings. The findings were compelling, especially those highlighting the success of our #TrainedPeers in the #community. Active Minds, Inc. 🌟 Watch now: https://bit.ly/48Mxqsl #webinar #mentalhealth #digitalmentalhealth

We're thrilled to introduce our newest course: "Dyspraxia Awareness: Understanding and Supporting Individuals." This course is designed for educators, parents, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in learning more about dyspraxia. Through expert-led sessions, you'll gain a deeper understanding of what dyspraxia is, how it affects individuals in their daily lives, and effective strategies for support and accommodation. Whether you're looking to offer better support to someone you know or wish to broaden your knowledge on the subject, this course provides invaluable insights into embracing and empowering those with dyspraxia. Join us on this enlightening journey and become a champion for dyspraxia awareness. Enroll now and make a difference! #DyspraxiaAwareness #SupportAndEmpower #EnrollToday

Dr. Andrew Tatarsky, Director of Clinical Programming at Freedom Institute, will be presenting at the upcoming Moderation Mindset Summit. This conference is perfect for anyone interested in fostering healthier drinking habits and lifestyles, including individuals, healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, and counselors. Why Should You Attend? Gain insights from renowned speakers in the field of public health and psychology. Participate in interactive panel discussions addressing current trends and challenges in alcohol harm reduction. Explore practical tools and techniques for achieving moderation in everyday life. Network with like-minded individuals passionate about promoting health and well-being, including having a better relationship with alcohol. Discover new ways to get support on your own moderation journey.

Engaging with hard-to-reach individuals and communities in healthcare is challenging, but essential. At JMI, our "Healthcare for All Humans" approach is designed to help you build trust and foster meaningful connections. Our strategy includes: 1. Active Listening 2. Proper Planning 3. Consistency 4. Commitment to Understanding Unique Needs The first step is to listen, learn, and adapt based on the feedback and experiences of those we aim to serve. By doing so, we develop tailored approaches that resonate with communities and address their specific concerns. You might find that these communities aren't so "hard-to-reach" after all. We’d love to hear from you: How have you successfully engaged with communities, and what challenges have you faced?

If you want to stay up to date with the latest #oralhealth news and research, follow our Page!

MediThink has uploaded two new blogs covering Upholding Ethical Standards in Biomedical Research: A Comprehensive Guide and Balancing Hope and Comfort: Navigating Pediatric Healthcare Decisions. If you are interested in any of these topics, check them out! https://lnkd.in/ggU7C4r9

Learn more about empathic inquiry in healthcare in our latest blog post, an interview with Ariel Singer, MPH. Discover how this patient-centered approach, grounded in motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care, transforms social needs screening in community health centers. In the blog post, Ariel shares more about her collaborative journey and recent article, the innovative strategies that make empathic inquiry effective, and the significance of sensitive questioning and its impact on patient relationships. And if you are interested in learning more—explore our Motivational Interviewing course for more in-depth knowledge. Blog Post: https://lnkd.in/eFXV_F7M MI Course: https://lnkd.in/eXyHMf9y