First article on Braining

The first article on Braining is out! By Rücklab group members Åsa, Lina and colleagues.

The study has analyzed data from all participants in the Braining project at Psykiatri Sydväst and compared it with regular patients at the clinic as well as records for a smaller cohort of participants. The study describes the characteristics of the participants in the project and concludes that the Braining intervention reached a wide age range and patients with a wide and representative diagnostic panorama. This suggests that Braining could be a promising and safe method for implementing physical activity in a psychiatric patient population

Link to the article here. 🧠🏋️💪

What is Braining?

Braining – physical activity as additional treatment in psychiatry – is an initiative by Psykiatri Sydväst. The intervention consists of group sessions of physical activity where patients and staff train together at the psychiatric clinic. The aim is to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and improve the quality of life and physical health of patients. The hope is that Braining will reduce stress among the staff and contribute to an improved work environment.