Dr Daniel Hayes: key facts
- Kind of voice
- Academic
- Role
- lead author of the study at University College London
- Quoted on
- Mental health
- Tracked press citations
- 2
- Most recently quoted
- 30 Sept 2026
“Previous research from our team has shown that many young people and families find waiting for mental health services difficult and often feel they lack support during that period. Our new study suggests that social prescribing may provide a valuable source of support while young people are waiting, helping them strengthen relationships, build resilience and improve day-to-day functioning.”
What Dr Daniel Hayes has said
“Mental health care shouldn't begin and end in the consulting room. While not every young person needs or wants the same activity, this study adds to growing evidence that helping people take part in enjoyable, social activities in their communities can support mental health.”
Lead author of social prescribing study and deputy director of the National Centre for Social Prescribing Data and Analysis at University College London · Mental health · 27 Aug 2026 · Taking salsa classes can improve mental health, Oxford study suggests ↗
Where Dr Daniel Hayes has been quoted
- Could Pokémon tournaments boost mental health for teens?socialcare.today · 30 Sept 2026
- Taking salsa classes can improve mental health, Oxford study suggeststheguardian.com · 27 Aug 2026
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