RECETAS PROJECT

[RESEARCH PAPER] 🎉 Excited to share the latest RECETAS paper published in MethodsX ! 🌲 Our team has developed an innovative methodology that measures what a 'therapeutic nature dose' is, with the goal of facilitating "greater understanding of how natural areas, nature-based activities, and nature exposure reduce loneliness and promote health-related quality of life", in the context of a larger research initiative aiming to connect people with nature-based social prescribing practices. 🏙️ This paper emphasizes the critical need to combat loneliness, a major public health issue linked to various mental and physical health problems, especially in urban settings. Our RECETAS researchers point out that understanding the optimal "nature dose" can help reduce the prevalence of loneliness. 🔗 Want to find out more? Click on the link the comments! #Research #NatureBasedSolutions #Loneliness #SocialPrescription Jill Litt Ashby Lavelle Sachs, PhD Private Universität für Gesundheitswissenschaften, Medizinische Informatik und Technik Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) AVITEM Charles University (Univerzita Karlova) Generalitat de Catalunya Sistema de Salut de Catalunya APHM (Assistance Publique - Hopitaux de Marseille) Fundació Salut i Envelliment Universitat de Vic – Universitat Central de Catalunya (UVic-UCC) University of the West of England Universidad de Cuenca RECETAS_Project Cuenca RMIT University RMIT Social Equity Research Centre University of Helsinki Nerkez Opacin Lucie C. laura coll planas Laura Hidalgo López Carolyn Daher

Congratulations on this #translational #research milestone to find common ground on the concept of #socialprescribing, which is critical for advancing SP-related research, evaluation, policy and practice. This work was developed by a deeply dedicated group of scholars and led by Caitlin Muhl and Kate Mulligan! So glad to see RECETAS PROJECT investigators contributing to this important study— Anu Jansson David Acurio- Páez (Univeristy of Cuenca) #alzbetaBartova (Charles University ) Professor Michelle Howarth (Edge Hill University Marcello Bertotti (University of East London).

[RESEARCH PAPER] 🏙️ Our cities are on the front lines of the climate crisis, facing extreme weather, pollution, and health challenges. 🌲 In this new paper published by The Lancet, Dr. Mark J. Nieuwenhuijsen explores transformative urban planning approaches—like expanding green spaces, promoting active public transport, and reimagining city layouts—to combat these threats and create healthier, more resilient communities. 👀 If you’re curious about what these strategies could mean for cities worldwide, dive in to find out by clicking on the link in the comments! Jill Litt Private Universität für Gesundheitswissenschaften, Medizinische Informatik und Technik Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) AVITEM Charles University (Univerzita Karlova) Generalitat de Catalunya Sistema de Salut de Catalunya APHM (Assistance Publique - Hopitaux de Marseille) Fundació Salut i Envelliment Universitat de Vic – Universitat Central de Catalunya (UVic-UCC) m3o Research Group University of the West of England Universidad de Cuenca RECETAS_Project Cuenca RMIT University RMIT Social Equity Research Centre University of Helsinki

🌍 An “Epidemic” of Loneliness? The Challenge Surrounding Vulnerable Groups - READ the article > https://t.ly/hxYM1 On this World Mental Health Day, 10th of October 2024, the RECETAS Project shines a light on individuals facing socio-economic vulnerabilities, often compounded by multiple forms of discrimination. These factors significantly impact mental health and create daily challenges. The RECETAS project, funded by Horizon 2020, connects six cities across Europe, Latin America, and Australia to explore Nature-Based Social Prescribing as a tool to reduce loneliness and improve well-being. In Marseille, RECETAS targets individuals experiencing economic difficulties, as they are particularly at risk of facing periods of loneliness APHM (Assistance Publique - Hopitaux de Marseille) In Melbourne, the project focuses on LGBTQIA+ refugees and asylum seekers, whose vulnerability to loneliness is exacerbated by their legal status and migratory pathways RMIT School of Global, Urban and Social Studies How are the RECETAS teams in Marseille and Melbourne addressing these issues in their interventions? #MentalHealth #Loneliness #SocialInclusion #RECETAS #WorldMentalHealthDay #Wellbeing #CommunityCare

👤👵🏼👨🏻🦳The baseline findings and feasibility of the RECETAS study in Helsinki 🇫🇮, a study looking 👀 at ways to alleviate #loneliness among older adults, are now published 🤩 As we are celebrating the week of older adults #vanhustenviikko and I myself am currently attending 🇸🇪 1st ever #socialprescribing conference timeing is 👌 Recetas Account University of Helsinki #recetasproject

🌲 On September 25, the RECETAS Barcelona teams represented by Laura Hidalgo López ( Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) and Montse MASO (Universitat de Vic – Universitat Central de Catalunya ) attended the Taula de Salut i Natura, organized by Xarxa per a la Conservació de la Natura. This event aims at: 🧠 Facilitating knowledge between actors and initiatives in Catalonia in relation to the health and nature binomial, 🌐 Emphasizing collective, transversal and multidiciplinary networking 🐞 Strenghtening the feeling of community. Together they introduced the RECETAS Project alongside other similar research projects to an audience of public administration officiels, research centres, organizations and the business sector 🌱

🌏 On this #InternationalDayOfOlderPersons, we reflect on the critical importance of fostering connection with and support to our older peers. 🌲 This year's theme is "Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening Care and Support Systems for Older Persons Worldwide" ( https://lnkd.in/ddqbjVC ) ☘️ Studies show that "rates of severe loneliness among adults aged 65 and over of between 2% and 16%,3 while at any one given time up to 32% of individuals aged over 55 feel lonely." 🌱 Through the Recetas Project, we focus on strengthening community ties and building resilience to ensure older adults thrive with dignity and care. Together, we can combat loneliness and create meaningful connections across generations. 🌍👵👴 #Resilience #WellBeing #IntergenerationalSupport #UNIDOP

Fantastic recognition of our international RECETAS PROJECT winning at the SilverEco Awards. Featuring in the top 3 for Public’s choice award also shows the growing interest in the immense value of nature-based social prescribing. Sarah Bekessy Nerkez Opacin RMIT School of Global, Urban and Social Studies

🎉 GREAT NEWS! 🎉 🏆 RECETAS just won the SilverEco & Ageing Well International Award for Innovation in Healthcare and E-Health solutions! 🌲 🏅 And we also were among the top 3 projects for the Public's Choice Award! 🌱 🧠 The SilverEco & Ageing Well International Festival is a prominent event focusing on innovations and solutions for ageing populations, that brings together international professionals from the silver economy and related fields to exchange best practices, discuss ageing-related issues, and explore new technologies that promote healthy ageing. 🙏 Winning this award provides us international recognition, enhances our visibility, and also gives us amazing networking opportunities!

[RESEARCH PAPER] 👀 Curious about #SocialPrescribing and how it can be implemented effectively? 🌱 This insightful paper dives into how strategic structural and cultural changes can fully embed SP into healthcare systems, offering long-term benefits for patients and communities. 📄 Don’t miss out on learning how these innovations can transform care delivery! 🔗 Find out more about the article: https://lnkd.in/dTnBEGNc