Date Presented 03/26/20

OT and spiritual-care staff supported a weekly group at accessible nature spaces over 12 weeks for forensic mental-health clients (n = 9) in Ontario, Canada. Outcomes were measured qualitatively consistent with interpretative phenomenological analysis. Themes highlighted freedom, connection to nature, unguarded reflection and relaxation, and strengthened human connections. Analysis of eco inputs in supporting mental-illness recovery has been limited; this study supports that conversation.

Primary Author and Speaker: Clark Heard

Contributing Authors: Jared Scott, Stephen Yeo

AOTA Taxonomy:
Translational Research
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