You can't find this prescription in a pharmacy, but it might be just the treatment you need
In The Connection Cure, journalist Julia Hotz explores how &ldquosocial prescribing&rdquo - referrals for community-based activities like movement, nature, art, service, and belonging - can boost health outcomes. Rather than replacing traditional medicine, social prescriptions complement it by addressing the 80% of health shaped by social factors.Hotz argues that building meaningful relationships and reconnecting with community help combat loneliness, depression, and even chronic pain. Unlike one-size-fits-all solutions, social prescriptions are personalized to align with individual values and interests, making them effective and empowering.In her first book, "The Connection Cure," Julia Hotz lays out the case for "social prescribing" and how it can improve health outcomes. Pat SimmonsAlready widely used in the UK, social prescribing is gaining momentum in the US. It offers not only cost-effective health benefits but also a bipartisan solution to health care strain, bringing hope for a more connected and resilient society.
