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Green care in psychiatry

Sharon Cuthbert, Alan Kellas, Lisa Page

2020The British Journal of Psychiatry13 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

Abstract

Engagement with natural environments is associated with improved health and well-being in the general population. This has implications for mental healthcare. Implementation of targeted nature-based interventions (green care) meets recovery needs and would enable research to develop, clarifying what works best for whom.

Topics & Concepts

Psychological interventionMental healthMental health careHealth careNatural (archaeology)Mental healthcarePsychologyNursingPsychiatryMedicinePolitical scienceGeographyArchaeologyLawUrban Green Space and HealthHealth, psychology, and well-beingOutdoor and Experiential Education