Mental Health

Mental health is about how you feel and how you deal with life.

Research shows that mental health is one of the biggest health risks for the future. That is why we want to strengthen people’s mental health and ensure that everyone can participate. Health is about more than the absence of illness. It is about what gives your life value and what makes you resilient. This ties in with the Social Prescribing programme (Welzijn op Recept). With Social Prescribing, the GP offers an alternative to medication. We look at your overall wellbeing, not just your symptoms.

The pillars of Positive Health are key:
1. How do you feel physically and mentally?
2. Can you manage your daily tasks?
3. Do you find your life meaningful and enjoyable?
4. How are your social connections?
5. What makes your life valuable?

Discover more about Positive Health here.

Working together: We collaborate with GPs, Social Team Wassenaar, Mentaal Lokaal Wassenaar and Stichting Maatschappelijke Ondersteuning Wassenaar.

Identifying needs: We ask our partners what is needed for healthy behaviour, strong mental health and personal growth.

Targeted support: We look for alternatives to medication. We ensure that more people in Wassenaar can benefit from the Social Prescribing programme (Welzijn op Recept).

Collaborating with other municipalities: We exchange experiences with neighbouring municipalities about support and services.

We invite all residents, local organisations and sports clubs to participate in the Mental Health and Social Prescribing programme in Wassenaar:

For residents: Would you like to improve your mental health or that of those around you? Get in touch with us for support and activities, or ask your GP about Social Prescribing (Welzijn op Recept).

For organisations: Do you work in healthcare, education, welfare or mental health? Join our network and contribute to improving wellbeing and mental health in Wassenaar.

For sports clubs: Your activities support a healthy environment and strengthen the mental health of Wassenaar’s residents. Discover how you can participate in our programme.

Together we ensure that everyone in Wassenaar can be mentally healthy and strong. Contact us and join the programme!