Loneliness is a silent public health concern. More than just feeling sad, chronic isolation poses serious risks to the health and well-being of older people. But how do we effectively design and deliver solutions that truly make a difference in this complex area?

We invite you to join us for an expert discussion on the crucial work being done to move beyond generic solutions and create meaningful connections.

📅 Date: Wednesday, December 4th

⏰ Time: 1:00 PM (Your Local Time Zone)

🎤 Speaker: Dr. Laura Coll-Planas

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Rethinking Intervention: Insights from the RECETAS Project

In this exclusive webinar, Dr. Laura Coll Planas will share the needs, challenges, and opportunities involved in tailoring interventions to address the diverse experiences of loneliness.

The core of her presentation will be drawn from her involvement in the innovative European project RECETAS (Reimagining Environments for Connection and Engagement: Testing Actions for Social Prescribing in Natural Spaces).

Dr. Coll Planas will talk to us about her work on with “Friends in Nature”. This international nature-based social intervention being tested by RECETAS across six global cities (including Barcelona, Helsinki, and Melbourne). This group-based program leverages the power of natural settings to foster social connections and boost health-related quality of life.

This is a must-attend event for researchers, healthcare professionals, community organizers, and anyone passionate about innovative solutions to social isolation.

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Meet the Expert: Dr. Laura Coll Planas

Dr. Laura Coll Planas is an Associate Professor of Public Health at the University of Vic-Central University of Catalonia (UVic-UCC) in Spain. Her work is rooted in intervention studies for older people, based on a PhD thesis focused entirely on loneliness, social support, and social participation.

As the leader of Work Package 4 (WP4) for the RECETAS project, Dr. Coll Planas coordinates the testing of the “Friends in Nature” intervention across its international locations and leads the clinical trial in Barcelona. Her expertise lies in developing supportive, evidence-based groups that truly help older adults build peer networks and engage with their communities.

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