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‘It has changed my life’: How a dose of nature is treating mental illness
- Dose of Nature reports 1,500 one-to-one courses and better recovery rates than NHS talking therapies.
- The program links nature exposure to improved mood through phytoncides, natural sounds, and fractal patterns.
- GPs refer patients to Dose of Nature as a viable alternative to medications and CBT.
- The London School of Economics study found 'clinically meaningful benefits' from the nature prescription.
- The program offers eight weekly, outdoor one-to-one sessions with trained volunteer guides.
- Dose of Nature began in 2019 and now operates with NHS and local authority funding.
- The initiative plans expansion to Hounslow and other areas to broaden access to nature prescriptions.
- Volunteers and clinical leads emphasize nature-based care as human-centered and accessible.
- The program aims to show nature prescriptions work across different settings and demographics.
- The program combines GP referrals, group activities, and outdoor groups to sustain wellbeing.
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