A haven of green space: learning from a pilot pre-post evaluation of a school-based social and therapeutic horticulture intervention with children

A haven of green space: learning from a pilot pre-post evaluation of a school-based social and therapeutic horticulture intervention with children

Abstract Background Research suggests outdoor activity in green spaces is important for children’s mental, emotional and social wellbeing. A recognised green space intervention is “Social and Therapeutic Horticulture” (STH). We discuss findings from a pilot STH intervention, “A Haven of Green Space”...

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Main Authors: Anna Chiumento, Ipshita Mukherjee, Jaya Chandna, Carl Dutton, Atif Rahman, Katie Bristow
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Children and young people
Greenspace
Behavioural, emotional and social problems
Mental health and psychosocial wellbeing
Schools
Community-based
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-5661-9

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