WHY SCUBA DIVING?

Why We Do this...

Below are links to studies reinforcing the benefits of Scuba Diving for physical, mental and social wellbeing in Veterans.

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Transition from military to civilian: Identity, social connectedness, and veteran wellbeing

Military identity and a sense of social connectedness may help explain differences in contemporary veteran wellbeing following transition from military to civilian life. 

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A Service Evaluation of Deptherapy

Can scuba diving offer therapeutic benefit to military veterans experiencing physical and psychological injuries as a result of combat?

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Scuba programmed classes

Elements of diving techniques, and the effects of programmed instruction of diving on the psychosocial status of war veterans with amputations.

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Scuba as an Occupation in Reducing PTSD symptoms

Scuba as an occupation in reducing posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms in female American veterans.

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Veteran Readjustment, Nature, and Mental Wellness at Operation Scuba

How the human relationship with the natural environment influences
nature-based therapeutic interventions.

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Short-Term Exposure to Scuba Diving on Human Mental Health

Beach and scuba diving activities have positive effects for human mental health, particularly among subjects with regular medication intake.

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Building A Strong Military & Emergency Services Veteran Community

After attending one of our dive programs you will be invited to connect with other veterans as a member of the Wanderers Dive Club.
  • The club meets regularly for social dives and courses.
  • Scuba whilst building friendships within the veteran community.
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Dive education is provided in conjunction with science-based wellness strategies to allow you to practice the principles in real-time under the mentorship of fellow veterans.

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Wyvern Resilience predominantly funds it’s programs through the support of private and institutional donors. We maximise every dollar by collaborating with other Ex-Service Organisations in our programs and theirs.

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