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Mindful Presence
Anxiety and depression: why doctors are prescribing gardening rather than drugs

"And the evidence base for such treatments is growing – with research indicating that social prescribing can help to improve patient’s anxiety levels and general health. Findings also seem to suggest that social prescribing schemes can lead to a reduction in the use of NHS services."  Author, Yvonne Black, University [...]

2021-04-06T23:49:30-05:00March 26th, 2021|Categories: Mindful Presence|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments
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A Sense of Place
Parks and green spaces are important for our mental health – but we need to make sure that everyone can benefit

"Recently, COVID-19 has revealed the inequalities that exist when it comes to access to green spaces. There have been many petitions to keep parks and gardens open for public use, with green spaces described as crucial for our well-being."  Authors: Wendy Masterton, University of Stirling; Hannah Carver, University of Stirling, [...]

2020-12-01T16:35:04-06:00November 28th, 2020|Categories: A Sense of Place|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments
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A Sense of Place
A Thing of Beauty – All Kinds of Gardening

“I cannot say exactly how nature exerts its calming and organizing effects on our brains, but I have seen in my patients the restorative and healing powers of nature and gardens, even for those who are deeply disabled neurologically. In many cases, gardens and nature are more powerful than any [...]

2020-03-12T01:44:07-05:00February 28th, 2020|Categories: A Sense of Place|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on A Sense of Place
A Thing of Beauty – All Kinds of Gardening
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