Professor Miles Richardson reviews Mental Health and Nature
We're grateful to Prof. Miles Richardson for his support in reviewing our Mental Health and Nature report.
Read : Professor Miles Richardson reviews Mental Health and NatureNature and mental health content
Nature journal
Research has shown the positive physical and mental benefits associated with connecting with nature.
Read : Nature journalNearby nature and green spaces could benefit mental health of Londoners
This research, with support from the Mayor of London’s office, explains how activities such as community gardening, growing, walking and social groups can help Londoners and reduce the strain on busy NHS services.
Read : Nearby nature and green spaces could benefit mental health of LondonersWWF and MHF publish mental health support guide
WWF and the Mental Health Foundation publish mental health support guide. The guide is backed by presenter Julia Bradbury - who shares her own relationship with nature and mental wellbeing.
Read : WWF and MHF publish mental health support guideWhy nature was the theme for Mental Health Awareness Week 2021
Nature is so central to our psychological and emotional health that it’s almost impossible to realise good mental health for all without a greater connection to the natural world. For most of human history, we lived as part of nature.
Read : Why nature was the theme for Mental Health Awareness Week 2021A connection to nature can benefit our well-being
Will Baldwin-Cantello (Interim Practice Leader Forest, WWF), who conceived of the 'Thriving with Nature' guide, tells us how this idea came about.
Read : A connection to nature can benefit our well-beingHow nature lifts my spirit
Julia Bradbury talks to us about how nature can lift her spirit and improve her well-being, as part of our Thriving with Nature work.
Read : How nature lifts my spirit
Nature and mental health: our policy perspective
Discover why improving people’s connection to nature is so important for our mental health, as well as our recommendations for national and local government.
Read : Nature and mental health: our policy perspectiveMental Health and Nature Policy Briefing for England
This policy briefing builds on the evidence in our research report to propose some priority policy areas for England.
Read : Mental Health and Nature Policy Briefing for England