Our #EU project aims to develop and test Nature-based group activities and Social prescribing to improve city dwellers's wellbeing and reduce loneliness.
Today, our partners take the floor! 👀
All over the world đź—ş , research teams are testing and evaluating the impact of #nature-based activities and #social#prescribing.
What kind activities are being tested? How? And why?
Watch our last video! youtube.com/watch?v=454DEyCV…
🎉 HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Kick off 2025 with RECETAS 🌿
đź“– Julia Hotz explores for the BBC nature improves overall health, and how RECETAS builds on this with nature-based social prescription, combining nature & social connection to alleviate loneliness.
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🌲Melbourne-based RECETAS researcher Nerkez Opacin (@RMIT ) recently discussed the RECETAS Project during the launch of the Critical Forest Studies Collaboratory, explaining the use of forests as forms of therapy within RECETAS.
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On Nov 21, RECETAS Coordinator Pr Jill Litt shared RECETAS insights at an EU Parliament hearing, highlighting our Friends in Nature method. 🌳
> 50M Europeans feel lonely—let’s foster solutions for a more connected society!
#Loneliness#RECETAS#SocialImpact
📊 Other Key findings:
➡️ 13% of EU citizens feel lonely "most of the time" ➡️ Young adults, major life events & fewer relationships = higher risk
Let’s integrate loneliness interventions across sectors & champion community-driven solutions! 🌍
#PublicHealth#EU
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🌲The #RECETAS team in Marseille joined today, November 8, 2024, the Departmental Congress on #Loneliness of @departement13, focused on the impact of socio-economic vulnerability on loneliness and isolation, especially among the elderly.
#MentalHealth
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🌲 We're excited to share the lastest RECETAS research paper on the development of a tool measuring what constitutes a therapeutic nature dose.
🔗Find out more on this RECETAS research: methods-x.com/article/S2215-…#SocialPrescription#NatureDose
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The climate crisis isn’t just an environmental issue—it's a health crisis, especially for cities. This study explores how rethinking urban spaces can make cities healthier and more resilient. 🌱🏙️
đź”—Curious to know more?
gogreenroutes.eu/news?c=sear…#urbanhealth
🌍 An “Epidemic” of Loneliness? The Challenge Surrounding Vulnerable Groups - READ the article ➡️ t.ly/hxYM1
On #WorldMentalHealthDay, the #RECETAS project shines a light on socio-economic vulnerabilities and the mental health impact of discrimination.