Therapeutic interventions that use natural environments and nature-based activities to promote mental health, including horticultural therapy, animal-assisted therapy, and wilderness programs.
Example: Programs using gardening, animal care, or outdoor activities as therapeutic modalities for treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health conditions.
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