Objective:

Evaluate the effectiveness of NIT in enhancing mental health outcomes in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment settings. Key Findings:

• Increased Attention and Cognitive Function

• Reduced Stress and Anxiety

• Enhanced Self-Efficacy

• Improved Mood and Emotional Regulation

• Prosocial Behavior and Empathy

Connection to Nature

Metodology

Evaluate the effectiveness of NIT in enhancing mental health outcomes in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment settings. Key Findings:

• Increased Attention and Cognitive Function

• Reduced Stress and Anxiety

• Enhanced Self-Efficacy

• Improved Mood and Emotional Regulation

• Prosocial Behavior and Empathy

Connection to Nature

Metodology

Utilized a one-group retrospective post-then-pre questionnaire design. 

Statistical Significance and Effect Sizes:

Reported large effect sizes and statistically significant improvements across various outcomes.

​Limitations:

Noted the absence of a control group and reliance on self-reported measures.

Study Summary

The report evaluates the implementation of Nature Informed Therapy (NIT) within a substance use disorder (SUD) treatment setting. The evaluation focused on a one-group retrospective post-then-pre questionnaire design, which assessed changes in six key outcomes: increased attention, decreased stress and anxiety, increased self-efficacy, improved mood, increased prosocial behavior, and connection to nature. The results showed statistically significant improvements in all measured.