SocialRx

09/01/2026

Big news: SocialRx has been named a 2026 Fierce 50 honoree by Fierce Healthcare in the Social Impact category!

We started this work because we believe connection, community, and creativity belong in the conversation about health and well-being, not just prescriptions and appointments. Being included among this year's Fierce 50 tells us we're not alone in that belief.

Thank you to all of the partners who have trusted us to build this movement alongside them! 💙

https://www.fiercepharma.com/fierce-50/socialrx

03/26/2026

Today is Social Prescribing Day! 🧡
Across the world, healthcare is evolving to recognize that our well-being is shaped not just by clinical care, but by the strength of our communities, our relationships, and our access to meaningful experiences.

Ultimately, social prescribing is about more than just filling a gap in the healthcare system; it’s about rebuilding the social fabric that keeps us resilient.

03/16/2026

Excited to participate in the National Convening on Arts & Social Connection at the High Museum of Art this week. Our Head of Community Strategy, Adrienne Hundley, will be presenting during the Ideas Exchange session on Thurs. 3/19, 3–4pm, to uplift the growing movement in social prescribing and share SocialRx's model as a structured, non-clinical pathway to build meaningful social connection. We'll highlight how arts engagement can be intentionally prescribed and co-designed with participants and care partners to foster belonging, mutual support, and sustained community ties.

Looking forward to hearing innovative ideas and making new connections!

03/10/2026

Loneliness is the number one challenge students tell us they’re facing on college campuses.

Loneliness isn't about being alone. It’s about the gap between the relationships someone wants and what they experience. This is why young people can feel lonely even when surrounded by classmates, followers, or online interactions.

When those who cite emotional stress as a reason for dropping of college were asked about the sources of that stress, 60% of students identify loneliness or isolation as a driver. It does not have to be this way. We can do something about it.

Tomorrow, Laurel Donley and SocialRX CEO Chris Appleton will discuss our collaboration supporting student health at University of North Carolina School of the Arts with the Kenan Institute for the Arts at the annual NASPA conference.

If you're at , join us!

02/18/2026

Arts and Nature Rx, the social prescribing partnership between Dartmouth and SocialRx, is fully underway! Through activities like group hikes, museum visits, and creative workshops, students are finding ways to reduce loneliness, ease anxiety, and strengthen overall well-being. The program shows how campuses can expand care beyond the clinic to help students feel more grounded, connected, and supported throughout their college experience.

Learn more:
https://home.dartmouth.edu/news/2026/01/arts-and-nature-rx-program-boost-student-wellness

01/27/2026

Loneliness and social isolation remain critical public health challenges for older adults, especially men. New research highlights how social prescribing can help older adults rebuild connection, purpose, and routine by linking them to meaningful, community-based support beyond clinical care. At Art Pharmacy, we see how community engagements can help older adults feel more connected, confident, and supported in their daily lives. Social prescribing offers a human-centered approach to aging well, rooted in belonging and dignity.

Read more: https://tgam.ca/49rRSkr

Around the world, policy-makers, medical professionals and everyday people are beginning to understand loneliness as a health hazard they need to address

01/20/2026

College campuses are rethinking how they support student well-being and many are looking beyond traditional clinical models alone.

Across higher education, campus leaders are innovating with approaches that prioritize connection, belonging, and prevention alongside counseling services. Social prescribing is one of those solutions, helping students engage in community-based supports that reduce isolation and strengthen well-being beyond the clinic.

In our recent Higher Ed webinar, leaders shared why these approaches matter and how they can help students who might otherwise fall through the cracks.

Watch the conversation and hear from campus leaders on what’s working and what’s next:
https://bit.ly/3Z2X1L3

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