[Current State of Research on Surf Therapy and its Possible Application as an Intervention for Adolescent Depression].
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DOI: 10.1024/1422-4917/a001002
Abstract: Current State of Research on Surf Therapy and its Possible Application as an Intervention for Adolescent Depression Abstract: Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders experienced in adolescence. Because of its high… read more here.
Keywords: research; surf therapy; adolescent depression; therapy ... See more keywords
Riding the wave into wellbeing: A qualitative evaluation of surf therapy for individuals living with acquired brain injury
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0266388
Abstract: Nature has long demonstrated the capacity to facilitate wellbeing. Interventions involving the natural environment such as surf therapy, are increasingly being used to facilitate aspects of wellbeing in clinical populations. However, explorations of how nature-based… read more here.
Keywords: acquired brain; surf therapy; brain injury; therapy ... See more keywords
Wave of change: assessing surf therapy’s psychological and physiological benefits for military veterans using wearable technology
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1613418
Abstract: Mental health issues, particularly among military veterans, are a growing concern. Veterans disproportionately experience anxiety, depression, and PTSD, often exacerbated by combat-related stressors. While pharmacological treatments yield mixed outcomes, interest in nonpharmacological interventions like surf… read more here.
Keywords: surf therapy; reduction; military veterans; wearable technology ... See more keywords
A Mixed Methods Exploration of Surf Therapy Piloted for Youth Well-Being in Post-Conflict Sierra Leone
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18126267
Abstract: Young people in post-conflict and post-epidemic contexts such as Sierra Leone face a range of mental health challenges as part of their daily life. An innovative approach to Sport for Development that could offer support… read more here.
Keywords: therapy; surf therapy; sierra leone;