F32
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Mindfulness-based, nature-based intervention offer for patients:
The intervention offer is designed for closed small groups with a maximum of 6 participants and should be offered once a week
Sponsors
UNESCO-Biosphärenregion Berchtesgadener Land, Außenstelle der Regierung von Oberbayern
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 59 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Clinical arms: Inclusion criteria include depressive disorders, an age between 18 and 59 years, sufficient tetanus vaccination status, the availability of sturdy footwear and weatherproof clothing, and German language skills. General population: Age between 18 and 59 years, sufficient tetanus vaccination status, the availability of sturdy footwear and weatherproof clothing as well as German language skills.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Absolute exclusion criteria are manic episodes as well as delusional and other severe psychiatric disorders as comorbid diseases, physical impairments that may limit mobility in the field and incapacity to give consent. The medical director / chief physician of the facilities will select eligible patients for the program.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Emotional state, measured with the Positive-Negative-Affect-Scale (PANAS) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Depression (PHQ-9) (only in the clinical arms); Mindfulness (MAAS); State-Self-Compassion-Scale, Short Form (SSCS-S); Nature-based mindfulness; Emotional attachment to nature; Nature awareness; Attribution of responsibility for the protection of nature; Readiness for nature conservation; Nature-protecting behavior | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactMeike;Katharina Krebs-Fehrmann;Thümer
Biosphärenregion Berchtesgadener Land, Außenstelle der Regierung von Oberbayern;UNESCO-Biosphärenreservat Rhön | Verwaltung BayernRegierung von Unterfranken
Outcome results
None listed