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Research in nature-based interventions to improve adult mental health


Faculty Mentor: Joanna Bettmann Schaefer
Title: Professor
College: Social Work

Project description

I have several projects focused on nature-based interventions to improve adult mental health. I typically evaluate outdoor programs which aim to improve adult or military veterans' mental health.

Student Role: Students will work with mentorship and support to develop literature reviews for manuscripts developed from these nature-based program evaluations.
Student Benefits: Learn scholarly writing skills, gain research experience in the manuscript creation process, potentially serve as author on manuscripts.
Project Duration: At least one semester, prefer at least one year. Students should expect to work 10 hours per week on the projects.
Opportunity Type: Research Assistant
Opportunity Location Type: Remote
Is this a paid opportunity: ToBeDetermined
Paid Description:

Volunteer, Prepare a UROP proposal, Write an Honors Thesis or Senior Thesis, Earn independent study credit.

Minimum Requirements: Strong writing skills.
How To Apply: Contact Joanna Bettmann Schaefer, Joanna.Schaefer@socwk.utah.edu