Mental Wellness
““One in four people in Britain experience mental health problems each year, but spending time outdoors can reduce the risk of depression by 30%.””
Canada and US are experiencing almost the same mental health numbers and most people screened positive for symptoms of depression, anxiety or posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. I suspect COVID-19 panedmic, Russia & Ukraine war, inflation- fuel prices, food costs, shipping costs etc are all playing a part.
In an article by Louis Delagram – ” How does Nature Impact our our well being? ” , he states – Nature Heals, Nature Soothes, Nature Restores and Nature Connects.
Mountains for the Mind, a charitable organization in UK, is a campaign from Trail magazine promoting the benefits of being outside for better mental health. Check out their website to find out more important information and learn from their stories.