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When the Mind Meets the Body: Health and wellbeing for schools

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Article
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Ireland's Education Yearbook 2023
Publication Date
2024
Volume
Issue
Start page
427
End page
430
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Research Projects
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Abstract
Most risk factors for developing non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease, are established during adolescence. Urgent action is required to prevent the premature death of this cohort in Ireland as a result. We conducted a quasiexperiment combining positive psychology and lifestyle medicine to help students improve their sleep, nutrition, stress management, and physical activity. Here we reflect on our findings and the implications for school wellbeing policy and practice.
Keywords
positive psychology, lifestyle medicine, adolescents, school wellbeing, wellbeing policy and practice
Publisher
Education Matters
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