© Eleanor Church
Nature for mental health and wellbeing
Interacting with nature can be hugely beneficial for our mental health. On this page, you'll find a range of activities, stories and exercises to help you harness the power of the outdoors to improve your wellbeing.
We hope you'll find something here that suits you and gives you that boost to get outside. Even during the difficult times of this pandemic, nature can be our solace.
Contents
Click on the links below to view the content
- An introductory video to mental health in nature, featuring members of our Young People's Forum
- Forest Bathing - An Animated Guide
- Wild Youth Hub Calendar
- Useful links and documents
Wild Youth Hub - Mental Health in Nature Introduction (https://youtu.be/92dM0K3R8WM)
Featuring Andrew, Mitchell, Eva, Jamie and Isabella from the Keeping it Wild Young People's Forum.
Credit Ella Cox
Forest Bathing
Ever wondered what it means, how you do it and what the benefits are to you? Watch our animation to find out...
Forest Bathing - How to Guide (https://youtu.be/Eui1KZd4NMQ)
Animation created by Andrew Dixon, a member of the Keeping it Wild Young People's Forum
Illustration by Rumbidzai Marilyn Savanhu
Wild Youth Hub Calendar: Nurture Yourself with Nature
Take a look at our illustrated calendar featuring a new seasonal activity to try each month, nature activity prompts and a gratitude journal.
Check out the calendar...
Click on the images below to expand the view and right-click to download them to take them offline
Credit Rumbidzai Marilyn Savanhu
Credit Rumbidzai Marilyn Savanhu
Credit Rumbidzai Marilyn Savanhu
Credit Rumbidzai Marilyn Savanhu
Credit Rumbidzai Marilyn Savanhu
Credit Rumbidzai Marilyn Savanhu
Walthamstow Wetlands Coppermill stream view credit Ian Phillips
Find a nature reserve near you
Useful links
- John Muir Trust’s Five ways to wellbeing
- Mind’s ‘ideas to try in nature’
- Transform our World – Turning Anxiety into Action
- Forestry England’s Forest Bathing Guide
- Mental Health Foundation Thriving with Nature
- London National Park City’s Five Ways to Wellbeing
Check out more hub content...
