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Green care in psychiatry.
Sharon Cuthbert1, Alan Kellas2, Lisa A Page3
1Millview Hospital, Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; and Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Brighton, UK.
Summary
Spending time in nature, known as green care, improves health and well-being. This approach can support mental healthcare needs and guide future research on its effectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Environmental psychology
- Public health
- Mental healthcare
Background:
- Exposure to natural environments is linked to enhanced health and well-being across populations.
- Nature-based interventions, or green care, present a promising avenue for mental healthcare.
- There is a need to clarify the specific benefits and optimal application of green care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the potential of nature-based interventions (green care) in mental healthcare.
- To highlight how green care can address recovery needs.
- To emphasize the necessity for further research to define efficacy and target populations for green care.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on nature engagement and health outcomes.
- Analysis of the role of green care in supporting mental health recovery.
- Identification of research gaps in understanding the 'what works for whom' aspect of green care.
Main Results:
- Nature engagement is broadly associated with improved health and well-being.
- Green care interventions align with the recovery model in mental healthcare.
- Further research is required to optimize the implementation and effectiveness of green care.
Conclusions:
- Nature-based interventions offer a valuable approach to complement traditional mental healthcare.
- Targeted green care strategies can meet diverse recovery needs.
- Developing a robust evidence base is crucial for advancing green care in mental health settings.
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