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  • En Islande, la thérapie va droit au but

    Sébastien Roux

    September 30, 2019 |

    Equal Times |

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    Response Location: Iceland

    En Islande, le département psychiatrique de l’hôpital universitaire d’Islande et un centre de réhabilitation misent sur les activités sportives pour améliorer le bien-être d'hommes et de femmes souffrant de bipolarité, de tendance à la dépression, de schizophrénie, de troubles obsessionnels ou autistique. Environ 200 personnes bénéficient d'activités saines qui permettent de réduire la prise de médicaments et d’améliorer leur cadre de vie durant leur traitement. Parmi elles, une équipe de foot le FC Sækó a été mise sur pied et essaime ailleurs dans le pays.

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  • Therapy in Iceland: a whole new ball game

    Sébastien Roux

    September 30, 2019 |

    Equal Times |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Iceland, Reykjavík

    FC Sækó is an amateur Icelandic football club that is jointly sponsored by the Football Association of Iceland and the psychiatric department at Iceland’s University Hospital. It brings together players between the ages of 20 and 60 who are in treatment for mental health issues. The traveling team helps participants combat isolation and provides a routine where they have training responsibilities. The success inspired another team in Akureyri. Around 200 people also benefit from other free stress-management services and activities at the hospital, like nature walks, swimming, and acupuncture.

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