07/10/2025
After having a recent chat with of for her upcoming podcast 🎙️ series it got me thinking about the days I was so easily prescribed anti depressants and just sent on my way. Is that the answer to tackle wellbeing and mental health?!
So…. Social Prescribing or Antidepressants — What’s the Best Way to Support Wellbeing?
More people than ever are struggling with low mood, stress, and a lack of confidence. But is medication always the answer?
Social prescribing offers another way — instead of being given pills, people are “prescribed” community-based activities that support wellbeing. Things like joining a creative group, gardening, volunteering, or taking part in a confidence-building theatre project.
It’s about treating the whole person, not just the symptoms. Helping people reconnect, express themselves, and build confidence through real human connection.
So here’s the question…
đź’¬ Do you think social prescribing could be a better way to support mental health and confidence than relying on antidepressants alone?
I’d love to hear your thoughts. 🌿
