More people are now looking at alternative ways of healing besides medication.

A phenomenon called Social prescribing is a prescription for things beyond medicine, like going for a walk or getting help with finances, to improve health.

This approach is gaining support worldwide, focusing on individual needs and building community connections for better health.

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Produced By: Moemina Shukur

Featured In Story: Sian Slade – PhD candidate and Honorary Enterprise Fellow from University of Melbourne

First aired on The Wire, Friday 15 March 2024