The therapeutic benefits of horticulture in a mental health service

British Journal of Occupational Therapy

Volumn 74, Issue 11, 2011, Pages 525-534

  Parkinson, Sue ^a   Lowe, Claire ^a   Vecsey, Therese ^a  

^a DERBYSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Horticulture; Mental health; Volition

Indexed keywords

EID: 82455206126     PISSN: 03080226     EISSN: 14776006     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4276/030802211X13204135680901     Document Type: Article

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