Prevention and mental health
What prevention means, preventative measures to help yourself, and changes society can make to prevent mental health problems.
Read : Prevention and mental healthWalking in nature is my therapy
Heather, aged 62 (and a half), is a mum of 4, grandmother of 5 and a child at heart. She shares how walking in nature helps her mental health.
Read : Walking in nature is my therapyTurning to nature during the pandemic
Kas, 23, is a student in London. Here, she shares her experience of connecting with nature during the pandemic.
Read : Turning to nature during the pandemicMy lifelong connection with nature
Ruth, a participant of Standing Together Cymru, helps tend a communal garden at her sheltered housing complex in Newport, South East Wales. Ruth has had a ‘lifelong affinity with nature’, and she wants other people to feel the benefits.
Read : My lifelong connection with natureConnecting with nature and friends
Michael shares his experience of how connecting with nature with his friends in Northern Ireland helps him to feel less alone.
Read : Connecting with nature and friendsRelaxing in nature in my local park
Daniel, 16, shares his experience of connecting with nature in his local park when he's feeling stressed out.
Read : Relaxing in nature in my local parkConnecting with nature by wild swimming
After being made redundant during lockdown, Caroline started wild swimming, which gave her a connection with nature that's helped her mental health.
Read : Connecting with nature by wild swimmingProfessor 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 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 Londoners