What is Volunteering?
CATEGORY: Lifestyle Modifications
TYPES:Generic: VolunteeringBrand:
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.
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How do members experience Volunteering?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| 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 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Anxious mood | 1 | |
| Burn | 1 | |
| Nervousness | 1 | |
| Panic attacks | 1 | |
| Stress | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 3 |
Member evaluations
micamAnicDuDe1983
evaluated on Aug 02, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for I feel better about myself because just like if I ever needed help I know that I'm giving back something to the community but I do it for myself. Plus the adrenaline rush: Major
- Side effects: Mild
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