Abstract
Ecology Island is an open-ended nature-based intervention
programme which has been running in Dartford, Kent since 2017. It is funded by Kent County Council Suicide Prevention Programme and managed by North-west Kent Countryside Partnership with support from North Kent Mind.
The evaluation has demonstrated significant positive impacts on the mental health and wellbeing of respondents facing mental health struggles. Through a comprehensive assessment involving questionnaires and artistic expression, the findings reveal a range of emotional and psychological benefits, including heightened relaxation, cheerfulness, confidence, and a sense of usefulness, among participants. The artistic expression pieces provide unique perspectives, illustrating experience of Ecology Island as a space for reflection, nature connection, and social interaction.
The evaluation demonstrates the cost-effectiveness of
Ecology Island when compared to traditional clinical interventions. The programme has shown promise in addressing diverse wellbeing needs, offering participants a structured routine, and contributing to the alleviation of social isolation.
programme which has been running in Dartford, Kent since 2017. It is funded by Kent County Council Suicide Prevention Programme and managed by North-west Kent Countryside Partnership with support from North Kent Mind.
The evaluation has demonstrated significant positive impacts on the mental health and wellbeing of respondents facing mental health struggles. Through a comprehensive assessment involving questionnaires and artistic expression, the findings reveal a range of emotional and psychological benefits, including heightened relaxation, cheerfulness, confidence, and a sense of usefulness, among participants. The artistic expression pieces provide unique perspectives, illustrating experience of Ecology Island as a space for reflection, nature connection, and social interaction.
The evaluation demonstrates the cost-effectiveness of
Ecology Island when compared to traditional clinical interventions. The programme has shown promise in addressing diverse wellbeing needs, offering participants a structured routine, and contributing to the alleviation of social isolation.
| Original language | English |
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| Publisher | Sidney De Haan Research Centre for Arts and Health |
| Publication status | Published - 2023 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- Green interventions
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Social prescribing
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