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Conversation Series Episode HERO 4

Jameel Arts & Health Lab Conversation Series: Episode 4

The fourth episode of the conversation series spotlights research and real-world case studies in social prescribing—an innovative approach connecting people to arts, culture, nature, and community to improve health and wellbeing.

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23 April 2025

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Episode 4: Social Prescribing

Conversation Series Overview 

The Jameel Arts & Health Lab Conversation Series is a monthly online forum spotlighting the latest research, trends, and global perspectives at the intersection of arts and health. Designed for artists, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers, each session features leading experts who unpack new evidence and innovative approaches shaping the field. 

Episode Four

Bringing together leading researchers, practitioners, and community voices, this episode of the Jameel Arts & Health Lab conversation series delves into the evolving landscape of social prescribing—an approach that connects individuals to non-clinical supports like arts, culture, nature, and social engagement to foster holistic wellbeing. Through real-world case studies and emerging research, contributors reflect on how creative and community-based interventions are reshaping health ecosystems. From grassroots initiatives to institutional strategies, this conversation uncovers how social prescribing not only enhances individual lives but also reimagines the role of creativity in health.

Speakers

Jill Sonke avatar

Jill Sonke, PhD

Director of Research Initiatives

Kate mulligan

Kate Mulligan

Scientific Director, Canadian Institute of Social Prescribing

Bogdan Chiva Giurca NEW

Bogdan Chiva Giurca

Clinical Lead and Global Director, National Academy for Social Prescribing