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  1. 1. Lush Mental Landscapes : effects of Horticulture Therapy on Depression, Anxiety Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Katarzyna Domachowska; [2024]
    Keywords : mental disorders; horticultural therapy; effects of horticulture therapy on human; health; stress reduction; depression; anxiety; PTSD; ASD; therapeutic garden; hospital healing garden; effects of horticulture therapy on depression; effects of horticulture therapy on anxiety; effects of horticulture therapy on PTSD; effects of horticulture therapy on ASD;

    Abstract : Every developing human brain is formed by the environment, which is why our surroundings are an important factor for mental health. The natural surroundings have been shown to enhance mood and reduce stress. Being in a natural environment offers a refreshing setting that enables the brain to recover from mental fatigue. READ MORE

  3. 2. Perceived Barriers and facilitators for Physical activity in South African patients with axial spondyloarthritis : An explanatory sequential mixed methods approach with the transtheoretical model as a conceptual framework

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för hälsa, vård och välfärd

    Author : Anna Tina Grob-Österman; Lauren Angelil; [2023]
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    Abstract : Background: Physical activity (PA) for individuals with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is highly recommended for the management of the disease. However, maintaining physical activity is challenging for individuals with axSpA. READ MORE

  4. 3. A landscape analysis : Investigating restorative features within urban greening

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Ellinor Arvidsson; [2022]
    Keywords : urban greening; green infrastructure; human restoration; landscape design; environmental psychology; landscape analysis;

    Abstract : Today people are described as an integral component of urban green infrastructure which advocates to study human engagement within the use of nature to develop goals and landscape planning in the purpose of achieving better life conditions for city inhabitants. The connectedness to nature has been described as decisive when exploring possible human psychological restoration derived from nature. READ MORE

  5. 4. Reaching Those ‘Out-of-Reach’: An Explorative Case-Study of Fire Prevention in Vulnerable Urban Communities within Copenhagen.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Riskhantering (CI)

    Author : Aron Fransson; [2021]
    Keywords : Fire Prevention; Fire Rescue Services; Risk Communication; Fire Governance; Urban Vulnerable Communities; Community Risk Reduction; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Considering the nature of vulnerability to fires and at-risk groups, the issue is arguably a social problem where spatial analysis has allowed for a greater context, beyond the individual, to be analyzed. Furthermore, reports from fire rescue services of local safety concerns and the convergence of interest between different stakeholders has made communities disposition to fire safety increasingly relevant. READ MORE

  6. 5. Mellanrummen mellan rummen : från ett rum till ett annat

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Matilda Hjärtnäs; [2021]
    Keywords : mellanrum; designelement; rumslighet; landskapsdesign; relationen mellan rum; landskapsdesignens struktur; tid och rörelse; rum; övergångar;

    Abstract : Kandidatarbetet har undersökt mellanrummens betydelse i designade landskap för att samla kunskap om möjligheter i landskapsdesign. Arbetet tar upp olika utformning av mellanrum och kategoriserar dem för att ge en tydlig grund i hur de kan användas med eftertanke och syfte. READ MORE