The study found that an Outward Bound Veterans course provided the following psycho-social benefits for veterans: increased closeness with others/intimacy, patience and less reactivity, ability to relate to and express emotions, self-confidence, confidence to cope, physical health, and decreased isolation. Other research shows that Outward Bound Veterans also helped Vietnam veterans address post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms.
Year: 2016
Topic tags: Nature Therapy for Veterans