S.A.M.B.A – Health, Physical Activity and Wellbeing in the Academy - UNISG

The main goal of the project is to improve students’ wellness by offering innovative psychological support through art, music and food.

Preliminary information

SCIENTIFIC MANAGER: Nicola Perullo

OTHER UNISG RESEARCHERS INVOLVED: Carol Povigna, Maddalena Borsato, Kiva Victoria Talty

PARTNERSHIP: Università degli Studi di Torino (UniTo) Italy; Università di Scienze Gastronomiche (UNISG) Italy; Politecnico di Torino (PoliTo) Italy; Accademia delle Belle Arti Conservatorio Statale di Musica Italy; Istituto Musicale della Valle d’Aosta Italy

DURATION OF THE PROJECT: 12 months (October 2024 – October 2025)

FUNDING INSTRUMENT: PRO-BEN of the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR)

MAIN INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AREA IN UNISG: Perception and Quality

SDGs:

Description

The main objective of the “SAMBA” project is to carry out research-intervention and prevention of the most common and recognizable pathological addictions among college students.

The project provides several alternatives of psychological support:

Support for students with learning difficulties.
Psychological counseling for international students.
Psychoeducational groups on unhealthy behaviors.
“Beauty as a cure” workshops to reduce anxiety and improve wellness through the contact with nature.
“Food and Wellness” workshops, focused on active learning, conscious pleasure and sustainability, with support from gastronomes and psychologists.
“Art and Wellness” workshops with artists and psychologists, to improve stress management

In particular, the University of Gastronomic Sciences organizes Food and Wellness Workshops, active and immersive learning experiences. These workshops are inspired by the “One Health” model of health and use the culinary experience as a tool for inclusion and empowerment.