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Outdoor mental healthcare: What, who, why and where to?

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Objective: Outdoor mental healthcare can increase the breadth of multidisciplinary interventions available to people with a therapeutic need. The aim of this article is to educate readers about the field of outdoor mental healthcare through the exploration of a series of basic questions. Conclusions: Outdoor mental healthcare spans a range of therapies that apply a variety of theoretical approaches and treatments across a multiplicity of settings, patient groups and desired outcomes unified by key evidence-informed practice elements. Through use of a predominantly non-mainstream workforce working in non-conventional clinical settings outdoor mental healthcare may contribute to treatment accessibility and acceptability.

Source: Australasian Psychiatry

DOI: 10.1177/10398562231211110

Authors: Amanda L. Neil, Anita Pryor, Jessica Kneebone, Emily J. Flies, On behalf of The Nature Effect team

Institutions: University of Tasmania, Menzies Institute for Medical Research, Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre

Language: English

Topic: Outdoor and Experiential Education

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,750