The increasing use of arts, literature and culture to improve the public’s mental health.

NHS Scotland and England have recognised social prescribing as a helpful way to improve public health and mental health. Social prescribing is an approach that aims to connect people to access non-medical sources of support. The approach encompasses a wide variety of community activities, from book prescription to art, cultural activities, physical exercise etc. This event will bring together a panel of academics and professionals to discuss and debate the potential and limitations, as well as opportunities and obstacles, of social prescribing.

Speakers
- Professor John Gillies FRSE, University of Edinburgh
- Professor Stella Chan FRSE, University of Reading
- Ruthanne Baxter, University of Edinburgh
- Janet Smyth, Programme and Cultural Consultant

About Curious
Calling all curious minds! You are invited to Curious, the RSE’s summer events programme. Take part in a series of free, online, and in-person talks, group discussions and outdoor activities on key contemporary topics and ground-breaking ideas with some of Scotland’s leading thinkers.
https://www.rse-curious.com

About RSE
The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE), Scotland’s National Academy, is an educational charity operating on a wholly independent and non-party-political basis to provide public benefit throughout Scotland.
https://www.rse.org.uk/

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