
Horticulture Therapy
Clinical studies evidence that gardening and horticultural therapy can considerably improve mental, emotional, and physical health.
Gardening has shown to be effective in improving mental health and reducing symptoms of mental disorders for the following:
- Clinical Depression
- Anxiety Disorders
- Veterans with PTSD
- Seniors and Elderly with Dementia
- Autism
Gardening therapy is seen to improve general emotional wellbeing and happiness across the board. It can even act as mental and physical therapy for the elderly.
Our perfect San Diego climate enables us to grow a broad variety of delicious vegetables and fruits.
At our Residential compound, we have a private, gated garden with large raised beds, wherein our clients grow all types and varieties of seasonal vegetables and fruits – we even have hanging succulent boxes.
On Saturdays, our therapist conducts an extended Gardening Therapy session in the garden, which our clients enjoy, immensely. Clients are welcome to be in the garden at other times, during the week, as well.
Along with all of the vital health benefits received through gardening, the wonderful added bonus is the actual fresh, ‘home-grown’ produce that our clients get to eat and enjoy!
Get Help, Improve Your Mental Health
At Solara Mental Health, we understand the interconnected relationship between mental, emotional and physical wellness. We also know that mental health disorders can disrupt that relationship, which can result not only in physical symptoms, but also in increased feelings of distress and pain. As such, our program includes holistic therapies designed to restore mind-body wellness and promote lasting healing.
Our mental health treatment center offers a range of holistic therapies, including yoga, meditation, acupuncture, and now, horticulture therapy. These therapies can help a variety of people facing a variety of physical struggles, including (but not limited to) physical symptoms of anxiety, body image disorders, and trauma disorders. Through our holistic therapies, clients with all mental health disorders can develop greater senses of strength, peace, and wholeness, physically and emotionally.
To find out how Solara’s holistic therapies can help you, contact us.