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However, the interaction with nature has been considered to be a general health promoter thanks to the many benefits it brings to mental health and cognition as well. [2] As a consequence, therapists use nature in their treatments to improve mental or physical health. These treatments and techniques are called ecotherapy.
Natalie Beck and Jennifer Wong in their 2020 paper "A Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Wilderness Therapy on Delinquent Behaviors Among Youth" offer three models of wilderness therapy: an expedition model, generally lasting for less than 8 weeks; a base camp model, where clients stay at a central location but engage in "short wilderness excursions"; and a long-term model, where clients engage ...
Research suggests that adventure therapy can be an effective treatment option for a range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and substance abuse disorders. [22] Some research has also shown that adventure therapy can have a lasting impact on an individual's self-concept. [23]
Many students face food insecurity over the summer, resulting in mental health issues. Access to school-based food and nutrition programs is curtailed during the summer, resulting in an increased ...
Travel restrictions mean many are exploring the UK for a second year.
The theme for 2024's campaign is "Where to Start: Mental Health in a Changing World." The program's goal has always been to promote awareness of mental health issues, advocate for everyone's well ...
Mental health in education is the impact that mental health (including emotional, psychological, and social well-being) has on educational performance.Mental health often viewed as an adult issue, but in fact, almost half of adolescents in the United States are affected by mental disorders, and about 20% of these are categorized as “severe.” [1] Mental health issues can pose a huge problem ...
Post-secondary students experience stress from a variety of sources in their daily life, including academics. [6] [7] In a 2017 American College Health Association report, 47.5% of post-secondary students claimed that they considered their academic stress to be 'traumatic or very difficult to handle.’ [9] Disturbed sleep patterns, social problems, and homesickness are all major factors that ...