Document Type
Presentation
Publication Date
2024
Abstract
In the realm of mental health, the intersection of addiction, trauma, and various behaviors represents a complex and multifaceted landscape that requires specialized understanding and treatment approaches. Upward Inertia is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the mental, physical, and social-emotional health and wellbeing of marginalized populations through the use of therapeutic yoga and mind-body based interventions. Ongoing programming is currently offered at five Idaho prisons, both men's and women's facilities, ranging from minimum to maximum security. This capstone project explores the possibility of expansion to other marginalized populations including pediatrics. After investigation, there are stakeholders that are interested in assisting with the expansion of Upward Inertia, however, more communication and research needs to be done to establish the next steps towards expansion. The more populations and participants that have the opportunity to participate in Upward Inertia's programming, there is potential to increase mental health outcomes and reduce recidivism rates.
Recommended Citation
Moore, Marisa, "Yoga and Wellness-Based Interventions with Marginalized Populations" (2024). Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Doctoral Capstone Symposium. 36.
https://medica-musc.researchcommons.org/muscotd-elotd/36