What is Volunteering?
Category: Lifestyle Modifications
Most popular types: Volunteering at a no-kill animal shelter Volunteer Firefighter Art and Mental Health Charity
Volunteering is the practice of people working on behalf of others without being motivated by financial or material gain. Volunteering generally considered an altruistic activity, intended to promote good or improve human quality of life.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depressed mood | 7 | 1 | |
| Anxious mood | 4 | 0 | |
| Loneliness | 3 | 0 | |
| Autism spectrum disorder | 1 | 1 | |
| Bipolar disorder | 1 | 0 | |
| Complex post-traumatic stress disorder | 1 | 1 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 3 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Volunteering
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Anxious mood | 1 | |
| Burn | 1 | |
| Nervousness | 1 | |
| Stress | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Volunteering
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 2 | |
| Side effects too severe | 1 |
Duration
Stopped using Volunteering
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 1 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 1 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 1 |
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