Table 1 Description of components within the intervention
Component | Description |
|---|---|
Expose children to nature | Children and teachers are in contact with a natural environment (park or wooden area) situated > 1 km from school grounds or on school grounds Duration: 2 h per week for 12 weeks |
Engage in activities | Teachers choose from an online toolkit of 30 mental health and pedagogical activities Teachers are required to choose a minimum of 10 mental health activities over the course of the intervention Duration: variable |
Train and support teachers | Online video modules to train teachers in outdoor education and activities related to mental health Duration: at teacher’s discretion Virtual consultations between teachers and experts Duration: up to 1 h of support weekly |