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Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder and the Benefits of Nature

Troubled Teens Resources - Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder and the Benefits of Nature

Attention deficit hyperactive disorder has recently been viewed as amenable to treatment that simply involves getting teenagers outside, away from iPods,video games,TV,and all the sedentary ways that accompany those habits. Though we mostly hear from health specialists from the American perspective, doctors in England are making similar studies.

“For too long we have seriously underestimated the benefits nature has for the health of our nation. Everyone, from government to charities like the RSPB to private landowners, needs to work together to give people more access to nature.”

Parents who are considering enrolling their teen in a troubled teen boarding school might want to consider the lay of the land around it. Is it located where the beauty of nature can be one of the healing elements in your troubled teen’s recovery? Does the school offer a wilderness camp type of experience?
Here are some of the benefits all of us derive from interaction with nature:
People’s stress levels fell within minutes of contact with nature.
Hospital patients with views of nature needed fewer painkillers following operations.
Elderly people with easy access to nature are much happier with their quality of life.
Nature aids the part of the brain that controls irritability, helping to reduce violent behaviour.
Playing in a natural environment improved children’s concentration, self-discipline and their social and mental development, as well as reducing the symptoms of conditions like attention deficit disorder (ADHD).
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Anonymous said…
Thats really interesting, I wasn't aware that we should be considering nature in the treatment of our teen. Do you recommend any schools for troubled teens? We have found a couple that we like at http://www.eprogramsearch.com/ but if you have any other suggestions we'd be interested to know.
6/29/2007 10:39 AM
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