Natural Environment
This theme focuses on the inter-relationship between our natural environment and mental health.
Natural Environment Projects
Embedding environmental quality into nature-based interventions for health
Nature-Based Interventions (NBIs), such as conservation and gardening activities, aim to improve the health and wellbeing of participants through engagement with nature. These activities also improve the ‘quality’ of the...
Co-producing nature-based interventions to support positive health outcomes in working age adults at Foss Park Hospital.
Despite strong evidence on the role of nature in supporting positive mental health outcomes, a variety of challenges and barriers exist for people with severe mental illness (SMI) in accessing...
Economic evaluation of nature-based interventions for mental and physical health
This study investigated the potential cost-effectiveness of ecotherapy, a nature-based intervention increasingly used for common mental health issues. Despite its popularity, there’s a scarcity of data regarding its costs and...
