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Outdoor and Experiential Education Physical Sciences

2 papers

Do Wellness Tourists Get Well? An Observational Study of Multiple Dimensions of Health and Well-Being After a Week-Long Retreat

Marc Cohen, Fiona Elliott, Liza Oates, Adrian Schembri, Nitin Mantri
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Summary & key facts 2017 53 citations

Researchers followed 37 people who attended a one-week residential wellness retreat in rural Queensland. They measured many health and well-being outcomes on arrival, at departure, and again 6 weeks later (17 people were followed at 6 weeks). After one week, participants showed statistically significant improvements in most measures, including weight,…

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies Outdoor and Experiential Education Urban Green Space and Health

The Potential for Outdoor Nature-Based Interventions in the Treatment and Prevention of Depression

Owens, Matthew, Bunce, Hannah L. I.
www.frontiersin.org Summary & key facts 2022 40 citations

This paper is a conceptual review about using outdoor, nature-based interventions (NBIs) to help prevent and treat depression. It does not present new trial data but argues we need to know the specific “active ingredients” that might make NBIs helpful. The authors list five possible mechanisms (stress, rumination, mindfulness, sleep,…

Behavioral Health and Interventions Outdoor and Experiential Education Urban Green Space and Health
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