Mindfulness in nature holds promise for wellbeing of at-risk children

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By MCERA
Community contribution / November 27, 2018

Combining therapy with adventure in the great outdoors could help kids learn social and emotional skills that improve their mental health, says new study.

1 in 7 Australians aged 4-17 experience mental health disorders. Yet policies and interventions focus on adults while approaches to ...

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