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The influence of forest therapy camp on depression in alcoholics

Authors: Won Sop Shin, Chang Seob Shin, Poung Sik Yeoun

Published in: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine | Issue 1/2012

Abstract

Objectives

To evaluate the effect of a forest experience on the levels of depression of alcoholics.

Methods

Prior to the study, 92 alcoholics were divided into treatment and control groups. During the summer of 2009, the treatment group participated in a series of forest therapy programs, while the control group followed their normal daily routines. Both groups were re-tested upon completion of the program by the treatment group and the depression levels compared.

Results

There was a significant improvement in the depression level of alcoholics who had participated in the forest camp program (treatment group). Those participants in their 40s who had severe levels of depression at the beginning of the program showed the most significant improvement during the program experience.

Conclusion

The forest therapy camp experience can considerably reduce and ameliorate the depression levels of alcoholics.

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Title: The influence of forest therapy camp on depression in alcoholics
Authors: Won Sop Shin
Chang Seob Shin
Poung Sik Yeoun
Publication date: 01-01-2012
Publisher: Springer Japan
Published in: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine / Issue 1/2012
Print ISSN: 1342-078X
Electronic ISSN: 1347-4715
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12199-011-0215-0

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The influence of forest therapy camp on depression in alcoholics

Abstract

Objectives

Methods

Results

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Objectives

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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