To support someone in developing their psychosocial skills, the key is to accept them as a person and view them with kindness. By doing so, the professional helps foster the person’s...

How can we prepare communities to cope with health risks? This is the theme of this special feature, which provides an overview of current knowledge and practices, compiled by some...

People with disabilities are particularly vulnerable. Their health issues, whether or not related to their disability, result in a combination of medical conditions and vulnerabilities....

Any urban planning, industrial, or service-related project can have a harmful impact on the health of nearby residents. Health impact assessments are designed to prevent such harm

General practitioners are on the front lines when it comes to encouraging the public to engage in physical activity. According to Dr. Jean-Charles Vauthier, while medication has come to...

The Ikambere Association is organizing a fitness class for women living with HIV/AIDS. Achieving a body shape they feel better about helps restore their self-esteem. The most dedicated...

On Réunion Island, thanks to an initiative by volunteers, people with intellectual disabilities are taking part in an activity that is usually beyond their reach: mountain running. The...

Urban planning, land use planning, the environment, and social ties play a major role in the population’s engagement in physical activity. The living environment acts as a determining...

The "Housing First" program aims to break down the barriers between social work, psychiatry, addiction treatment, and access to housing. Social workers, along with other professionals,...