Locating oneself in the past to influence the present: Impacts of Neolithic landscapes on mental health well-being
Authors: Heaslip, V., Darvill, T., Staelens, Y. et al.
Journal: Health and Place
Volume: 62
eISSN: 1873-2054
ISSN: 1353-8292
DOI: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2019.102273
Abstract:There are well-established links between mental health and the environment. Mental illness is a global issue, and international policies increasingly focus on promoting mental health well-being through community-based approaches, including non-clinical initiatives such as therapeutic landscapes and the use of heritage assets. However, the empirical evidence-base for the impact of such initiatives is limited. This innovative study, known as Human Henge, used a mixed-methods approach to investigate the impact of immersive experiences of prehistoric landscapes on the well-being of participants with mental health issues. Uniquely, the study followed participants for a year after their participation in the project to explore the long-term impact of their experiences on their mental well-being. Findings highlight that, overall, participants experienced improved mental health well-being from baseline to mid- and end-of programme (p = 0.01 & 0.003), as well as one-year post-programme (p = 0.03). Qualitative data indicated the reconnection of participants with local communities, and with other people, in ways that improved their mental health well-being. These data highlight the effectiveness of using heritage as a means of improving the well-being of people with mental health issues.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/33206/
Source: Scopus
Locating oneself in the past to influence the present: Impacts of Neolithic landscapes on mental health well-being.
Authors: Heaslip, V., Darvill, T., Staelens, Y. et al.
Journal: Health Place
Volume: 62
Pages: 102273
eISSN: 1873-2054
DOI: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2019.102273
Abstract:There are well-established links between mental health and the environment. Mental illness is a global issue, and international policies increasingly focus on promoting mental health well-being through community-based approaches, including non-clinical initiatives such as therapeutic landscapes and the use of heritage assets. However, the empirical evidence-base for the impact of such initiatives is limited. This innovative study, known as Human Henge, used a mixed-methods approach to investigate the impact of immersive experiences of prehistoric landscapes on the well-being of participants with mental health issues. Uniquely, the study followed participants for a year after their participation in the project to explore the long-term impact of their experiences on their mental well-being. Findings highlight that, overall, participants experienced improved mental health well-being from baseline to mid- and end-of programme (p = 0.01 & 0.003), as well as one-year post-programme (p = 0.03). Qualitative data indicated the reconnection of participants with local communities, and with other people, in ways that improved their mental health well-being. These data highlight the effectiveness of using heritage as a means of improving the well-being of people with mental health issues.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/33206/
Source: PubMed
Locating oneself in the past to influence the present: Impacts of Neolithic landscapes on mental health well-being
Authors: Heaslip, V., Darvill, T., Staelens, Y. et al.
Journal: HEALTH & PLACE
Volume: 62
eISSN: 1873-2054
ISSN: 1353-8292
DOI: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2019.102273
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/33206/
Source: Web of Science (Lite)
Locating oneself in the past to influence the present: Impacts of Neolithic landscapes on mental health well-being
Authors: Heaslip, V., Darvill, T., Staelens, Y. et al.
Journal: Health and Place
eISSN: 1873-2054
ISSN: 1353-8292
DOI: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2019.102273
Abstract:© 2019 Elsevier Ltd There are well-established links between mental health and the environment. Mental illness is a global issue, and international policies increasingly focus on promoting mental health well-being through community-based approaches, including non-clinical initiatives such as therapeutic landscapes and the use of heritage assets. However, the empirical evidence-base for the impact of such initiatives is limited. This innovative study, known as Human Henge, used a mixed-methods approach to investigate the impact of immersive experiences of prehistoric landscapes on the well-being of participants with mental health issues. Uniquely, the study followed participants for a year after their participation in the project to explore the long-term impact of their experiences on their mental well-being. Findings highlight that, overall, participants experienced improved mental health well-being from baseline to mid- and end-of programme (p = 0.01 & 0.003), as well as one-year post-programme (p = 0.03). Qualitative data indicated the reconnection of participants with local communities, and with other people, in ways that improved their mental health well-being. These data highlight the effectiveness of using heritage as a means of improving the well-being of people with mental health issues.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/33206/
Source: Manual
Locating oneself in the past to influence the present: Impacts of Neolithic landscapes on mental health well-being.
Authors: Heaslip, V., Darvill, T., Staelens, Y. et al.
Journal: Health & place
Volume: 62
Pages: 102273
eISSN: 1873-2054
ISSN: 1353-8292
DOI: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2019.102273
Abstract:There are well-established links between mental health and the environment. Mental illness is a global issue, and international policies increasingly focus on promoting mental health well-being through community-based approaches, including non-clinical initiatives such as therapeutic landscapes and the use of heritage assets. However, the empirical evidence-base for the impact of such initiatives is limited. This innovative study, known as Human Henge, used a mixed-methods approach to investigate the impact of immersive experiences of prehistoric landscapes on the well-being of participants with mental health issues. Uniquely, the study followed participants for a year after their participation in the project to explore the long-term impact of their experiences on their mental well-being. Findings highlight that, overall, participants experienced improved mental health well-being from baseline to mid- and end-of programme (p = 0.01 & 0.003), as well as one-year post-programme (p = 0.03). Qualitative data indicated the reconnection of participants with local communities, and with other people, in ways that improved their mental health well-being. These data highlight the effectiveness of using heritage as a means of improving the well-being of people with mental health issues.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/33206/
Source: Europe PubMed Central
Locating oneself in the past to influence the present: Impacts of Neolithic landscapes on mental health well-being
Authors: Heaslip, V., Darvill, T., Staelens, Y. et al.
Journal: Health and Place
Volume: 62
Issue: March
ISSN: 1353-8292
Abstract:There are well-established links between mental health and the environment. Mental illness is a global issue, and international policies increasingly focus on promoting mental health well-being through community-based approaches, including non-clinical initiatives such as therapeutic landscapes and the use of heritage assets. However, the empirical evidence-base for the impact of such initiatives is limited. This innovative study, known as Human Henge, used a mixed-methods approach to investigate the impact of immersive experiences of prehistoric landscapes on the well-being of participants with mental health issues. Uniquely, the study followed participants for a year after their participation in the project to explore the long-term impact of their experiences on their mental well-being. Findings highlight that, overall, participants experienced improved mental health well-being from baseline to mid- and end-of programme (p = 0.01 & 0.003), as well as one-year post-programme (p = 0.03). Qualitative data indicated the reconnection of participants with local communities, and with other people, in ways that improved their mental health well-being. These data highlight the effectiveness of using heritage as a means of improving the well-being of people with mental health issues.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/33206/
Source: BURO EPrints