University Presentation Showcase: Graduate Division
Implementation of Nature-Based Therapeutic Recreational Activities for Mental Health Patients
Presenter Hometown
Richmond, KY
Major
Recreation Parks Administration
Department
Recreation and Park Administration
Degree
Graduate
Mentor
Dr. Brian Clark
Mentor Department
Recreation and Park Administration
Recommended Citation
Souders, Carleigh, "Implementation of Nature-Based Therapeutic Recreational Activities for Mental Health Patients" (2024). University Presentation Showcase Event. 8.
https://encompass.eku.edu/swps/2024/graduate/8
Abstract
Analyses looking at therapeutic recreation that is nature-based are few. However, 90% showed at least one positive relation between nature-based recreation and mental health. These included decreases in depression and anxiety and improvements in restoration, well-being, cognition, and affect. The evidence of this research suggests that therapeutic recreation programs allow for the increase of mental health recovery. In a study where 57 people with mental illness received outpatient treatment contributed to an outdoor adventure program, patients with schizoaffective disorders had decreased scores for BSI Hostility and Interpersonal sensitivity. Additionally, they showed increased scores for the trust and cooperation scale. Another profound remark was that there was a decrease in scores for anxiety and depression. From the research it is evident that nature-based therapeutic recreation improves the functioning of mental health patients.
Presentation format
Poster
Implementation of Nature-Based Therapeutic Recreational Activities for Mental Health Patients
Analyses looking at therapeutic recreation that is nature-based are few. However, 90% showed at least one positive relation between nature-based recreation and mental health. These included decreases in depression and anxiety and improvements in restoration, well-being, cognition, and affect. The evidence of this research suggests that therapeutic recreation programs allow for the increase of mental health recovery. In a study where 57 people with mental illness received outpatient treatment contributed to an outdoor adventure program, patients with schizoaffective disorders had decreased scores for BSI Hostility and Interpersonal sensitivity. Additionally, they showed increased scores for the trust and cooperation scale. Another profound remark was that there was a decrease in scores for anxiety and depression. From the research it is evident that nature-based therapeutic recreation improves the functioning of mental health patients.
