Red Thread of Life: Psychology and wellbeing through the lifespan
19 May 2025 at 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!
When Healthy becomes Harmful: Chasing Perfection and Body Ideals in Modern Culture
What happens when the goal of a healthy lifestyle becomes unhealthy? This talk discusses the emergence of perfectionism, strict body ideals and harmful fixations regarding food and exercise across age groups, and which balancing acts are needed to build resilience in an achievement-focused culture.
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.