The rise of blue-space therapy: how the sea is helping people deal with trauma, anxiety and addiction
Blue-space therapy, which involves spending time in or near water, is gaining recognition as an effective tool for managing trauma, anxiety, and addiction. Programs like 'Turn to Starboard' use sailing to help veterans process PTSD and improve mental well-being.
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This highlights a growing trend in non-clinical, nature-based therapeutic interventions for mental health recovery.
The neurological and psychological benefits of being in, on, or near water are increasingly becoming recognised. The neurological and psychological benefits of being in, on, or near water are increasingly becoming recognised. Seascape: the state of our oceans Counselling and therapy The rise of blue-space therapy: how the sea is helping people deal with trauma, anxiety and addiction ‘Sea cures’ are not new but the idea that exposure to oceans, rivers and lakes can be medicine for the brain is gaining traction
The article provides a balanced, informative overview of a health and wellness trend.
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