
Change the prescription
Think tank: Centre for Social Justice
Author(s): Emily Wells; Sophia Worringer
January 26, 2025
This report from UK think tank the Centre for Social Justice explores what has driven the recent rise in the mental ill-health of our nation.
Change the Prescription explores what has driven the recent rise in the mental ill-health of our nation. It contends that the prevailing medical model often fails to address the core issue and may not offer the most suitable response.
Change the Prescription advocates for a new approach to tackle the root cause of distress. Change the Prescription advocates for the strengthening of families and education to support early intervention and prevention efforts.
The report finds that change is required to protect children from exposure to harmful online content, which can have a detrimental impact on their mental health.
To foster positive mental health, a new National Work and Health Service will help get the nation back on its feet.
To tackle over-medicalisation, the report promotes enhancing diagnostic and prescription processes in general practice for mental ill-health, as well as a National Strategy for Social Prescribing with a branch for children and young people.