Therapeutic recreation for people with a mental illness is beneficial

Authors

Caroline Picton, University of WollongongFollow
Lorna Moxham, University of WollongongFollow
Christopher F. Patterson, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

108225

Publication Details

Picton, C., Moxham, L. & Patterson, C. (2016). Therapeutic recreation for people with a mental illness is beneficial. Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal, 23 (10), 39-39.

Abstract

The positive benefit of therapeutic recreation for people living with mental illness has been identified in a recent BN Honours research study. The study findings concluded the supportive and encouraging milieu provided a therapeutic environment conducive to the principles of a strength based mental health recovery.