Structured gardening programs can effectively reduce mental health symptoms

Image credit: Oleg Gapeenko via Vecteezy. Article by Eric W. Dolan. PsyPost – December 5, 2025. Research article: Frontiers in Psychiatry.

A new systematic review and meta-analysis provides evidence that Social and Therapeutic Horticulture may be an effective intervention for reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety. The findings suggest that structured gardening programs led by trained practitioners can offer mental health benefits compared to control conditions. The research was published in the journal Frontiers in Psychiatry. […]

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