Red Thread of Life: Psychology and wellbeing through the lifespan
19. mai 2025 kl. 17:00:00
Salon du Nord, Skansegata, Stavanger, Norway
Salon du Nord - Hotel Victoria
Explore the complex relationships between mental health, social connections, and physical well-being across all stages of life, from baby wearing to lifelong mental health support.
The event is free, and seats available on a first-come, first-served basis!
Today's talented Speakers!
Liv Sand
Universitet i Stavanger
Content coming soon!
The experience of Norwegian women of babywearing during depression after birth
Depressive symptoms affect up to 1 in 6 women after birth. My research investigates how mothers experience using an infant carrier to care for their children while depressed. I have also investigated what they perceive to be turning points in their recovery journey, as well as their experience of meeting health care personell while ill.
The Ageing Brain and Parkinson’s: New Perspectives
Parkinson’s disease is often seen as a movement disorder, but it also affects thinking, emotions, and mental health — especially as people age. In this talk, I explore how ageing and Parkinson’s interact in the brain, what challenges arise, and why understanding these changes is key to improving care and quality of life.