Walking on Sunshine: Promoting Mental Wellness though Nature

Authors

Bridget Myer, OST, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Andrew Ogg, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Gillian Ranes, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Anna Sismour, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Julia Testa, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Kelsey Van-Horn, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

8-17-2022

Comments

Presentation: 1:49:04

Presented in Partial Fulfillment of the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy degree at Thomas Jefferson University

Abstract

Objectives

• Identify nature-based interventions within the scope of occupational therapy for adults with mental health
• Recognize the benefits of nature-based occupational therapy interventions and subsequent effect on mental health
• Implement effective nature-based occupational therapy interventions, when applicable, in practice

PICO: What nature-based interventions, within the scope of occupational therapy, promote mental wellness in adults with mental health disorders?

Recommended Citation

Myer, OST, Bridget; Ogg, OTS, Andrew; Ranes, OTS, Gillian; Sismour, OTS, Anna; Testa, OTS, Julia; and Van-Horn, OTS, Kelsey, "Walking on Sunshine: Promoting Mental Wellness though Nature" (2022). Collaborative Research and Evidence shared Among Therapists and Educators (CREATE Day). Paper 115.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/createday/115

Language

English