Barriers For Veterans Outdoor
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Principal Investigator (PI) / Project Lead: |
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Funding Organization: |
Sierra Club |
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Project Period: |
9/1/2022 – 8/31/2024 |
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Total Funding: |
$10,000 |
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Project Status: |
Ended |
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Area Served: |
New York |
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Population Served: |
Military veterans |
Project Description:
Research indicates that outdoor recreation can serve as adjunct to mental health treatment for veterans, enhancing mental health of veteran populations. Sierra Club will support two research projects. The first explores website representation as a potential barrier for veterans accessing outdoor programming. The second study will explore barriers to getting veterans into outdoor recreation and nature/wilderness spaces.
For more information, contact joanna.schaefer@socwk.utah.edu