The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy's International Adventure Therapy Conference, in Edinburgh, is set to unveil research that shows this form of adventure therapy can reduce the chances of young people experiencing depression, attempting suicide or becoming homeless.
Wilderness therapy uses outdoor activities to challenge young people in a controlled environment.
The findings are based on a study involving young people on a wilderness programme that lasted around a week. Participants undertook a range of survival and team-building activities.
When tested after the programme, improvements were found in their communication skills, confidence, problem-solving abilities and time management.
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