McCormick receives Distinguished Fellow Award from American Therapeutic Recreation Association

Bryan McCormick

Bryan McCormick, professor and chair of the Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Studies at the Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington, has received the American Therapeutic Recreation Association's 2014 Distinguished Fellow Award. McCormick was presented with the award during the association's annual conference in Oklahoma City.

"Dr. McCormick is such a great asset to the school and to Indiana University," said Mohammad Torabi, dean and Chancellor's Professor at the IU School of Public Health-Bloomington. "His selection as a recipient of this prestigious award is highly fitting given his dedication to innovation in teaching and learning at the Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington."

The award is the highest level of recognition given by the American Therapeutic Recreation Association and recognizes exceptional accomplishments within the field of recreational therapy.

Focusing on the social and community functioning of people with severe mental illnesses, McCormick's research examines elements such as daily physical activity, mood and social context as well as recreation and support networks and their impact on overall mental well-being.

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