Mobilizing the health benefits of being in nature through community-based participatory research and Indigenous youth engagement

Spending time in natural environments and nature-based programming is associated with significant health benefits. These outcomes are particularly important for Indigenous youth, whose mental health and wellbeing continues to be a priority for healthcare in Nova Scotia (NS). There is a need for further research that includes NS youth perspectives and identifies their experiences, needs, barriers, and enablers for sustained participation. This study will engage a group of Indigenous youth from Eskasoni First Nation in a photovoice project to gain a deeper understanding of their experiences of nature and nature-based programming, and the disparities that exist in access and provision.

Faculty Supervisor:

Son Truong

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Partner:

Mental Health Research Canada

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Other services (except public administration); Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Dalhousie University

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