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Mental Health Month: Awareness is not enoughA Student’s Call to Action
Each May, communities across the country recognize Mental Health Awareness Month. Over the course of the month, many organizations launch campaigns and projects to promote awareness of mental health for specific groups, reduce stigma, and encourage conversations about mental health. While these efforts continue to play a fundamental role in improving mental health, they are not enough. We need more than just raising awareness. We must move beyond acknowledgement and awareness
Amira Bradshaw
Apr 294 min read


What is Horticulture Therapy?
Horticulture therapy is a professionally guided, evidence-based practice where plants and garden-related activities are used to improve the social, physical, mental, and emotional well-being of individuals. It is not just gardening for fun. Therapeutic gardening is a goal-oriented and process-driven practice led by a credentialed practitioner where plans are developed and tailored intentionally to achieve specific, measurable therapeutic objectives for individuals with identi
Amira Bradshaw
Apr 184 min read


Eating Disorders and Horticulture Therapy
Eating disorders are globally reaching levels never seen before. Whether this sharp increase is caused by social media, genetic factors, or sociocultural pressures, numbers are rising, and chances are you or somebody you know struggles with an eating disorder. Although treatment plans consisting of medications like fluoxetine that are used alongside therapy such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Family-Based Therapy (FBT) are commonplace, horticulture therapy is a les
Amira Bradshaw
Apr 22 min read
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