Ecotherapy (walking as mental health therapy)
Submitted by administrator on Mon, 21/05/2007 - 22:23Of particular interest is the evidence of the value of outdoor walking, compared with indoor (e.g. in a shopping mall or gymnasium).
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Effects of a walking program in the psychiatric in-patient treatment setting
Submitted by administrator on Mon, 14/05/2007 - 02:51a cohort study
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To assess the effectiveness of a walking program in a psychiatric in-patient unit.
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In-patients at a private psychiatric unit were offered the opportunity to participate in a daily morning 40-minute walk led by an activity supervisor.
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Physical activity for mental wellbeing (SPARC)
Submitted by administrator on Fri, 25/08/2006 - 01:01Physical activity for mental wellbeing (SPARC)- Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
There is increasing research into the relationship between physical activity and mental health.Institution:
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Promoting and protecting the health of children and young people
Submitted by administrator on Mon, 12/06/2006 - 23:53
An article about health promotion interventions that can target children and young people and lay the foundations of a healthy lifestyle that may be maintained in adulthood
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About Us
Living Streets Aotearoa is the New Zealand organisation for people on foot, promoting walking-friendly communities. We are a nationwide organisation with local branches and affiliates throughout New Zealand.
We want more people walking and enjoying public spaces be they young or old, fast or slow, whether walking, sitting, commuting, shopping, between appointments, or out on the streets for exercise, for leisure or for pleasure.