Looks at the development of horticulture as therapy for people with physical or mental health problems. Highlights a number of key projects.
Looks at the development of horticulture as therapy for people with physical or mental health problems. Highlights a number of key projects.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, mental health problems, physical disabilities, therapeutic horticulture, therapies, therapy and treatment, community mental health services, gardening;
Mental Health Care, 2(3), November 1998, pp.83-85.
Publisher:
Pavilion
Discusses how trusts and health authorities in the North West region are breaking ground in mental health practice. The examples of good practice include user panels, treatment of personality disorder, homeless initiatives and an arts based therapy programme.
Discusses how trusts and health authorities in the North West region are breaking ground in mental health practice. The examples of good practice include user panels, treatment of personality disorder, homeless initiatives and an arts based therapy programme.
Subject terms:
homeless people, homelessness, learning disabilities, mental health problems, older people, personality disorders, rights, social care provision, treatment, therapies, therapy and treatment, user views, women, complaints, dementia, good practice;
Reports on an early intervention service in North Birmingham which aims to stop young people falling into the downward spiral of chronic mental illness.
Reports on an early intervention service in North Birmingham which aims to stop young people falling into the downward spiral of chronic mental illness.
Subject terms:
intervention, mental health, mental health problems, mental health services, multidisciplinary services, nursing, occupational therapy, treatment, therapy and treatment, young people, early intervention;