The impacts of Liverpool Citizen's Advice on Prescription (CAP) on mental health outcomes– an Instrumental Variable (IV) approach
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: •Citizens Advice on Prescription provides advice/support via health services to reduce financial insecurity.•The intervention included a quick referral process with proactive follow-up by case workers.•It led to fewer antidepressant prescriptions and mental health emergencies.•It reduces mental health-related GP consultations and A&E attendances.•Citizens advice on prescription likely improves mental health and is cost-saving to the health service.
Source: SSM - Population Health
Authors: Gebremariam Aregawi, Piroddi Roberta, Daras Konstantinos, Anderson De Cuevas Rachel, Abba Katharine, Gabbay Mark, Corcoran Rhiannon, Granger Rachel, Ezeofor Victory, Tudor Edwards Rhiannon, Mahoney Clare, Barr Benjamin
Language: English
Subfield: Social Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,930
OpenAlex ID: W4408742899