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As many as one in six adults experience mental health problems like depression or anxiety every week. And not only is mental ill-health one of the most common causes of disease worldwide – it’s also on the rise. Finding ways to improve mental health is therefore essential.
One type of therapy that is starting to become more popular is “ecotherapy”; which advocates claim can improve mental and physical wellbeing. Sometimes referred to as green exercise or green care, this type of formal therapeutic treatment involves being active in natural spaces. It’s also slighted to be one of 2020’s biggest wellness trends, though the practice is far from new.
https://theconversation.com/ecotherapy- ... ing-128433 Years ago I took part in a walking group through the mental health centre I was attending . It was enjoyable , and safe for me (re my difficulties in unfamiliar areas) as I just kept in touch with the front of the group.
Unfortunately budget cuts ended up with the group being reduced from several hours to 45 minutes , and no use of the mini van to get us into the countryside to enjoy our walks .
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Socially drifted middle class
02 Jan 2020, 6:05 am
