Therapy Farms as Social Innovations Shaping Social Transformations in Rural Areas: Case Study Analysis

Vitalija Simonaitytė, Erika Ribašauskienė · 2026 · Societies

Summary. Therapy farms in rural Lithuania provide real benefits for mental health and social inclusion, helping young people reconnect with education and employment. However, these farms operate within structural constraints that limit their broader impact. The study finds therapy farms create localized positive change but struggle to transform wider systems due to project-based funding and fragmented policies. Sustainable impact requires long-term funding and cross-sector collaboration.

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@article{simonaityt-2026-therapy-farms-social-innovations-shaping,
  title   = {Therapy Farms as Social Innovations Shaping Social Transformations in Rural Areas: Case Study Analysis},
  author  = {Vitalija Simonaitytė and Erika Ribašauskienė},
  journal = {Societies},
  year    = {2026},
  doi     = {10.3390/soc16010013},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.3390/soc16010013}
}

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TI  - Therapy Farms as Social Innovations Shaping Social Transformations in Rural Areas: Case Study Analysis
AU  - Vitalija Simonaitytė
AU  - Erika Ribašauskienė
JO  - Societies
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DO  - 10.3390/soc16010013
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DOI

10.3390/soc16010013

Countries

Lithuania

Regions

Europe

Categories

rural-healthcare, policy

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2026-04-28