Bringing nature into CAMHS inpatient services: reflections for the implementation and integration of training into practice

• Published in: International review of psychiatry (Abingdon, England) Vol. 34; no. 5; pp. 546 - 552
• Main Authors: Hunt, David Francis, Morgan, Mia, Connors, Michéal, Mellor, Catriona
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Taylor & Francis 04.07.2022; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: CAMHS; COVID-19; ecopsychology; Health needs; implementation; Inpatient care; Integrated care; Mental health; Mental health services; nature; Operational factors; Therapeutic alliances

Poor mental health is a global concern and is exacerbated by recent challenges concerning COVID-19 and the climate emergency, with significant consequences to individuals and to society. Increasing evidence demonstrates that nature-based approaches (NBAs) have numerous benefits to mental health serv...