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World Mental Health Day
Dominic Higgins reports on World Mental Health Day and what The Wildlife Trusts are doing.
Mental Health and The Wildlife Trusts
Part of our Mental Health Awareness Series. Dom Higgins is the Health and Wellbeing Manager for The Wildlife Trusts.
Keep nature in mind on World Mental Health Day
Dom Higgins, head of health and education for The Wildlife Trusts, reveals why nature is so important this World Mental Health Day.
Mental Health Awareness Week: Moving more for your mental health
"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…
Make a difference to your pupils' mental health and wellbeing
Make a difference to your pupils' mental health and wellbeing
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.
Mental health and the green environment, by Gavin Atkins
Part of our Mental Health Awareness Series: Gavin Atkins is Head of Community Programmes and Grants for Mind, overseeing a team that administers large scale projects with Mind’s network of 138…
Nature prescribing results in big improvements in mental health and well-being
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…
Nature = Health
The world around us shapes everyone’s health and wellbeing. This is especially true of the natural world.
Nature deserves better
Help us to tell the UK Government that nature deserves better! The UK Government are developing targets to meet the commitments in the Environment Act. It says these are ambitious plans for nature recovery - and yet current plans would mean less wildlife in England in 20 years time. the UK Government must act NOW. Demand more for nature by signing our petition.
New report proves nature-based health projects save NHS time and money
•Targeted green prescribing could save over £635 million per year
•Wildlife Trusts programmes help tackle anxiety, depression and social isolation
•“Nature is an essential part of…