Five ways to connect with nature and boost your mental health
From visiting local parks to growing plants indoors, spending time with nature can have a positive impact on our mental wellbeing.
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When used as part of a toolkit of coping strategies, connecting with the outdoors can have various benefits, as mental health charity Mind Jersey explains: ‘Spending time in green space or bringing nature into your everyday life can benefit both your mental and physical wellbeing,’ they said.
‘Doing things like growing food or flowers, exercising outdoors or being around animals can have lots of positive effects.’
It can help improve your mood, reduce feelings of stress and improve confidence and self-esteem. It can also help you make new connections and provide peer support.
