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Development of a Novel Nature-Based Physical Activity Therapy Group for University Counseling Centers

2026-02-11 psychiatry and clinical psychology Title + abstract only
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PurposeTo address high levels of depression and anxiety among college students, innovative, feasible, and effective treatment approaches with high potential for dissemination in university counseling centers are needed. This pilot study aimed to develop a toolkit and training intervention to support implementation of nature-based physical activity into group therapy in a university counseling center, and to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of the interventio...

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