Muddy Fork are featured in new research from the University of Essex, adding more evidence of benefits to mental wellbeing from volunteering with nature.
The report studied six projects, including Muddy Fork (as “Recovery” before we became an independent charity), as well as providing solid evidence for the effectiveness of outdoor volunteering for mental health improvement, the report shows the main motivations of attendees – very useful information for anyone managing a service like Muddy Fork.
Some of the most important findings are:
- Statistically significant improvements in mental wellbeing
- 95% of participants with low wellbeing reported an improvement at 6 weeks
- Wellbeing remains heightened with continued attendance