Dance for Health: What It Is, Why It Works and How to Get Involved
Dance for Health is a research-based and cost-effective intervention designed to strengthen mental well-being among young people. Today, the method is used as a complement to existing support within school health services and healthcare and has been developed, implemented, and disseminated in practice for more than 12 years.
Stress, anxiety, low mood, and physical symptoms such as headaches and stomach aches are common among young people and can affect their health, everyday life, and school attendance. There is a growing need for accessible, health-promoting interventions that can complement existing support and healthcare.
Time
- Kl. 13.30–14.00 Dance for Health: What It Is, Why It Works and How to Get Involved (Digitally – in English)
About the seminar
Dance for Health combines non-demanding physical activity, the joy of movement, and social connection to strengthen young people’s mental well-being. Developed from research, the method has been successfully implemented in many settings across Sweden and the Nordic countries.
During the seminar, Anna Duberg will present the research behind Dance for Health, its core components, and experiences from implementation in practice. You will also learn how Dance for Health can be used in your own setting and what it takes to get started.
Who is the seminar for?
- School health professionals
- Teachers and other school staff
- School leaders and professionals working with school development
- Health and social care professionals
- Local decision-makers, including managers and policymakers
Speaker
Anna Duberg
Örebro University