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A “blue prescribing” scheme has been launched to help hundreds of people improve their mental health through spending time in wetlands. The scheme to allow up to 300 people to take part in a six-week nature-based health programme in London comes as a poll for the Mental Health Foundation shows two-thirds of people think being near water improves their wellbeing. The initiative at the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) London Wetland Centre in Barnes has been set up in response to growing evidence that being in nature can reduce stress, fatigue, anxiety and depression. A survey for the Mental Health Foundation (MHF) by YouGov of more than 4,000 adults backs that up, with 65% of people saying they found being near the coast, rivers, lakes and ponds had a positive impact on their mental health. ....
Thu 13 May 2021 01.00 EDT Hundreds of people experiencing poor mental health will be introduced to the natural beauty of wetlands under a “blue prescribing” scheme. There is increasing evidence of the benefits of nature for mental health and wellbeing. A recent pilot wetlands project showed that people diagnosed with anxiety or depression moved up a clinical mental health grade, from below average to average. Now a scheme will start this summer at the WWT London Wetland Centre in the UK with six-week wetlands courses co-designed by the WWT, the Mental Health Foundation and participants themselves. Activities could include birdwatching, pond dipping, nature walks and habitat protection work. Participants’ travel costs are to be funded and their progress assessed using standard medical questionnaires. ....
A “blue prescribing” scheme has been launched to help hundreds of people improve their mental health through spending time in wetlands. The scheme to allow up to 300 people to take part in a six-week nature-based health programme in London comes as a poll for the Mental Health Foundation shows two-thirds of people think being near water improves their wellbeing. The initiative at the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) London Wetland Centre in Barnes has been set up in response to growing evidence that being in nature can reduce stress, fatigue, anxiety and depression. A survey for the Mental Health Foundation (MHF) by YouGov of more than 4,000 adults backs that up, with 65% of people saying they found being near the coast, rivers, lakes and ponds had a positive impact on their mental health. ....
Visitors watching swans shortly after sunrise. - Credit: WWT The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, which has a base in Welney, have launched a guide to help people’s mental health during lockdown. The conservation charity has partnered with leading mental health charity the Mental Health Foundation (MHF) to create the booklet. Launched today (February 2), ‘Wetlands and Wellbeing: A Guide for Winter’ includes practical tips, ideas and inspiration to help people get the most out of their local wetlands. Wetlands and Wellbeing guide. - Credit: WWT Jolie Goodman of MHF said: “For millions of people, myself included, access to nature has been an essential way to manage the impact of life in lockdown on our mental health. ....