How do you approach your mental wellbeing? You may think of options like therapy or medication when considering ways to manage mental health issues but research shows that ecotherapy - activities that take place in nature - can positively impact mental health too.
“The University of Essex carried out research for Mind, which found that 94 per cent of people who took part in outdoor exercise activities said that they had benefited their mental health,” says Hayley Jarvis, Head of Physical Activity for Mind. “Ecotherapy can be as effective as antidepressants in treating mild to moderate depression, and being in a relaxing outside space can provide a distraction from negative or intrusive thoughts, and allow us to switch off from everyday pressures and relieve stress.”
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