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Social Prescribing for Advancing Resilience in Kids: A Pilot Study of Social Prescribing
Sponsor: University of Ottawa
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the Social Prescription (SP) intervention helps improve mental health and wellbeing in youth. It will also assess the feasibility and acceptability of implementing SP in a community setting. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is the SP intervention feasible and acceptable for youth, caregivers, and staff? * Does the SP intervention improve mental health outcomes, reduce stress, and increase wellbeing and social connectedness in youth? Researchers will compare the Social Prescription (SP) intervention to an education control group to evaluate its effectiveness in improving youth mental health and wellbeing. Participants will: * Be randomized to receive either the SP intervention or be placed in an education control group * Complete wellbeing and mental health questionnaires at the beginning of the study and again after 12 weeks * Participate in qualitative interviews to share their experiences after participating in SP
Official title: Social Prescribing for Advancing Resilience in Kids (SPARK): A Pilot Study of Social Prescribing for Children and Youth Mental Health in Canada
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
11 Years - 17 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
170
Start Date
2025-07-01
Completion Date
2027-09-01
Last Updated
2025-06-15
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Social Prescribing
A social prescribing intervention is a non-clinical approach to improving health and wellbeing by connecting individuals to community-based services and activities that address social, emotional, and practical needs. These may include arts programs, physical activity, peer support, volunteering, or nature-based activities. Facilitated by a link worker or navigator, social prescribing is tailored to the individual and aims to enhance mental health, reduce isolation, and support overall wellness beyond traditional medical care.
Locations (1)
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada