Property News · August 26, 2019

Ecotherapy: why plants are the latest treatment for depression and anxiety


The combination of physical activity, social contact and being surrounded by nature is thought to make gardening beneficial for our mental healthMany gardeners already know the uplifting feeling you get from being muddied of hand, nurturing plants from seed to bloom and watching the seasons change. It is something the NHS is increasingly taking notice of, too, as a way to improve and manage mental health, along with other conditions.A GP surgery – Cornbrook medical practice in Hulme, Manchester – has started prescribing gardening to people with anxiety and depression. Patients are given plants to care for, which are later planted in the surgery’s communal garden – a place where they can join in an activity with others and strengthen social connections. Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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