Gardening as a therapeutic intervention in mental health.
This article describes why one low-secure unit chose to initiate a horticultural therapy project and organise it as a 'workers' cooperative'. The therapeutic benefits of gardening are explored, particularly focusing on the social benefits. The article also discusses the issue of hope, which is an intrinsic requirement in gardening.
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Mathew
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2gether NHS Foundation Trust, Gloucester.
D051639:Gardening; D006801:Humans; D008603:Mental Health; D006113:United Kingdom