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This article describes a qualitative study where six patients from a district psychiatric center took part in three-six days of outdoor hikes over a period of three weeks. The purpose of the study was to examine the effects of different experiences of nature during outdoor hiking trips among serious and persistent mentally ill patients. The patient's experiences are analyzed in relation to the terms therapy/recreation and education/discovery, which either alone or in combination can enhance health and wellbeing. The results show that the participants found outdoor education to be a positive experience in regard to inner calm, and the activity both instructive and of high value.

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