India, April 21 -- A 12-week program involving nature-based activities, such as gardening, care farming, and outdoor mindfulness, significantly improved the mental health of more than 200 people in England.
The results come from a UK government-supported initiative focused on "green social prescribing," which aims to enhance mental health care through community-based, nature-oriented interventions. Seven pilot programs were launched across England, with Humber and North Yorkshire being the first to report findings.
Over 220 participants took part in structured outdoor sessions, including horticulture, care farming, physical activity, outdoor crafts, and mindfulness practices. Their mental health was evaluated before and after participatio...