How nature helps - World Mental Health Day 2024
The natural world is the foundation of our health, well-being and prosperity. Evidence shows that a thriving, wildlife-rich environment benefits both physical and mental health.
The natural world is the foundation of our health, well-being and prosperity. Evidence shows that a thriving, wildlife-rich environment benefits both physical and mental health.
The UK Government commissioned report into green prescribing and the impact of seven pilot programmes in England has produced some interesting results, supporting The Wildlife Trusts’ call for…
Following the latest review from the Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Examination Board, Dom Higgins, The Wildlife Trusts' head of health and education reflects on its recommendations around making…
Dom Higgins, head of health and education for The Wildlife Trusts, reflects on the health benefits that 30 Days Wild can bring.
"Getting out in nature immediately reduces my stress levels and calms my mind. The sounds, smells and sights bring me into a place of mindfulness and I feel more harmonious with myself and…
When was the last time you told your GP that something they recommended for you actually worked? If you are like most of us, the answer is probably never… so, here’s a chance to change that!
It’s fair to say that this week’s strikes by consultants and junior doctors in England will cause disruption in the NHS and beyond.
Eco-anxiety is real and justified. This mental health awareness week, Dom Higgins reflects on how turning anxiety into action can help.
The shortage of natural, beautiful green space in neighbourhoods across the country is impacting people’s mental and physical health – and poor health leads to shorter lives. This is unacceptable…