ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2018
Engaging with and Shaping Nature: A Nature-Based Intervention for Those with Mental Health and Behavioural Problems at the Westonbirt Arboretum in England.
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- Nature-Based Interventions for Autistic Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.JAMA network open · 2023Pooled it
- Thriving Through Stressful Life Events with Nature: A Mixed-Method Study on Tending Indoor Plants and Rumination Resilience.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Trial
- The essential elements for successful implementation of nature therapy programs in mental health services: a systematic review with narrative synthesis.Implementation science communications · 2026Review
- Tree Value Visions - integrating relational values and multispecies justice in urban treescape management.npj urban sustainability · 2026Article
- Implementing nature walking groups in mental health services as a transdiagnostic approach to promote recovery: a study protocol for a non-randomised trial.BMC health services research · 2025Article
- Nature-Based Virtual Reality Feasibility and Acceptability Pilot for Caregiver Respite.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2023Article
- Mental health clinicians' perceptions of nature-based interventions within community mental health services: evidence from Australia.BMC health services research · 2022Article
- A Novel Anti-Environmental Forest Experience Scale to Predict Preferred Pleasantness Associated with Forest Environments.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
- Wetlands for Wellbeing: Piloting a Nature-Based Health Intervention for the Management of Anxiety and Depression.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2019Article
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Abstract
Mental health problems have become one of the leading causes of disease burden worldwide. This study used qualitative mixed methods including in-situ 'being and doing' activities with participants, interviews, and participant observations to explore participant's experiences of a multi-visit nature-based intervention at Westonbirt Arboretum in England. The research found that three engagement types: (1) social, (2) woodland craft, and (3) creative and sensory, provided a meaningful programme to engage those with mental health, addiction, autism and behavioural problems. These types of engagement conferred a wide range of well-being benefits on participants. The study highlights key elements of the programme that were effective including the importance of repeat visits to nature to enable familiarity, using creative, sensory and craft activities, creating a supportive environment, involving the volunteers, and understanding the needs of participants and the organisations that work with them. The research suggests that nature-based programmes can be designed to be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of participants with mental health and behavioural problems. Small numbers of participants can be involved in an intensive and immersive way that encourages an emotional affinity with nature. Inclusive and supportive programmes are particularly important for those who are vulnerable, as they are less likely to engage with nature than the wider population.
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