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Database research record2021·United States

Blocking out the rabbit holes: Photovoice and community gardening as a healing space for veterans

Karen Besterman‐Dahan, Sarah Bradley, Nora B. Arriola, Kiersten Downs

Wellbeing Space and Society

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In collaboration with a local garden, an evaluation explored the perceived benefits of gardening for veterans from two Veterans Affairs (VA) programs in the United States. Using focus groups and photovoice methods, four main benefits of participation were revealed: supporting mental and emotional wellbeing, improving socialization and comradery, nurturing life and identity, and learning new skills.