Project title
Projektet Kultur och hälsa
Description of initiative
The project "Culture and Health" was a three year Finsam project developed by Blekinge Competence Center in collaboration with the Blekinge Region, Blekinge County Education Association and all five municipalities in the county. The aim of the program was to help people with a psychiatric diagnosis and long-term mental disability and/or psychosocial problematic have an improved perceived health, increased participation and an improved or maintained ability to engage in working activities.
Themes: Culture and...
Individual well-being
Mental health
Physical health
Quality of services for specific groups
Keywords
mental disability, psychological disability, health, participation, work
Target group
Not targeted to a specific group
Cultural field
Other
Timeframe
2013
- 2015
Results, benefits, impact and lessons learnt
Results indicate improvement in participants' perceived mental health, as well as reduction in anxiety and depression.