A study from The University of Notre Dame Australia, published in the Journal of Adolescence, has found that outdoor adventure education plays a powerful role in supporting the mental health and personal development of young people. The research highlights how programs that take students out of the classroom and into unfamiliar natural environments can build resilience, confidence and stronger social bonds.
Outdoor adventure education boosts confidence and connection in young Australians
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