An exploration of movement- & community-based interventions for wellbeing
Health, Community Interventions, Embodied Practices, Social Prescribing Renata Bittencourt Health, Community Interventions, Embodied Practices, Social Prescribing Renata Bittencourt

An exploration of movement- & community-based interventions for wellbeing

My research sought to examine the impact of a Yoga & Mindfulness class taking place at the Castlehaven Community Centre, aimed at women with depression and anxiety, and which is also accessible on social prescription. I also aimed to explore social prescribing as an additional pathway through which more vulnerable individuals might access support as well as take part in health and wellbeing activities at the centre.

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The biological, psycho-social & behavioural pathways through which ACEs ‘get under the skin’
Lifecourse Epidemiology, Health, Trauma, Biopsychosocial Paradigm Renata Bittencourt Lifecourse Epidemiology, Health, Trauma, Biopsychosocial Paradigm Renata Bittencourt

The biological, psycho-social & behavioural pathways through which ACEs ‘get under the skin’

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) result from exposure to abuse, neglect, or traumatic living conditions, such as parental conflict or substance abuse, occurring before the age of 18. There is a vast body of literature demonstrating the pernicious effects of ACEs on physical and mental health outcomes throughout the lifecourse, including cardiovascular health risks and outcomes.

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