Tag: community-based activity

Reflections from the I-PARC Conference “Multiple agendas, one common goal: Cross-sectoral collaboration for HEPA promotion”

The vibrant city of Dublin played host to a groundbreaking event from August 19-21, 2024, as the HEPA Europe and I-PARC conference brought together leaders, researchers, and policymakers from across the globe. The Irish Physical Activity Research Collaboration (I-PARC) session was a highlight of this prestigious gathering, focusing on advancing strategies to integrate physical activity…
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An Integrated Exercise Practitioner in Wexford’s Mental Health Service: A changing landscape

Dr Evan Matthews, Waterford Institute of Technology & Anna Flynn, Sports Active Wexford (Local Sports Partnership) and Wexford Mental Health Services (HSE) on behalf of the Exercise Effect Steering Committee. Internationally, the role of exercise practitioners working as part of multi-disciplinary mental health teams has seen rapid development, reflecting an overall mounting body of evidence…
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