2024
Yes
A haven of green space: learning from a pilot pre-post evaluation of a school-based social and therapeutic horticulture intervention with children
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-018-5661-9
Chiumento, Anna
Europe
Experimental
Students
Elementary (K-5)
Middle/Jr High (6-8)
High School (9-12)
Green space
Stress/Anxiety
children and young people
greenspace
behavioural
emotional and social problems
mental health and psychosocial wellbeing
Schools
community-based
therapeutic horticulture
mixed-methods
pilot intervention
A UK pilot tested school-based therapeutic horticulture with children aged 9-15 experiencing behavioral challenges. Pre/post design showed some mental wellbeing gains, suggesting value of green space therapy for emotional health in school settings.
2018