Can art and sports boost therapy? new study tests social prescribing for teens
NCT ID NCT07143383
First seen Sep 30, 2025
Summary
This study tests whether adding social prescribing—connecting young people to community activities like arts, sports, or volunteering—can improve mental health for teens already in therapy. 120 participants aged 11-18 with emotional difficulties will be randomly assigned to either receive up to six sessions with a Link Worker or a simple leaflet of resources. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible and acceptable, and whether it shows any early signs of improving wellbeing.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Social prescribing (a person-centered approach connecting young people to community activities like arts, sports, or volunteering, guided by a Link Worker)
What this could lead to
If this approach works, it could offer a simple, non-drug way to boost mental health and wellbeing for teens already in therapy.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study testing feasibility, not effectiveness. It may not show clear mental health benefits, and results may not apply to all teens or settings.
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