@misc{9250705,
  abstract     = {{Forest bathing (Shinrin-Yoku) is an example of a nature-based intervention for health and wellbeing and is a well-researched practice. The therapeutic version of forest bathing, Shinrin-Ryoho, is not as studied. This project aimed to explore the phenomenon of forest bathing in Japan, arisen from the societal need of stress coping, supporting mental health and the needs of an aging population. 
The goal was to deepen the knowledge of the principles and methods of nature-based interventions of forest bathing, therapeutic forest bathing, horticultural therapy and forest medicine by visiting the birthplace of these practices. The research design was a qualitative interview study with nine participants who work in the field and the data was analysed thematically. The research question was as follows: 
How are nature-based interventions perceived as supportive for societal challenges such as mental health, coping with stress, and rehabilitation for the aging population in Japan?
The biopsychosocial-spiritual model of health and well-being is the holistic perspective of this study. The head themes that emerged in the data collection were: Growing societal concerns, The Japanese way, The health impact of nature. Even though forest bathing as a phenomenon originates from Japan, the conclusion of the study was that nature is generally hard to access, and that it is not an established health intervention in the Japanese society.}},
  author       = {{Stenmo, Catharina Esther Regina}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Forest Therapy: Nature & Health A qualitative study in Japan of nature-based interventions}},
  year         = {{2026}},
}