One of the best things you can do for your mind and body this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek is to get out into nature. As well as calming and soothing the mind, time in nature also thought to help speed physical healing too! Membership of The Friends is a great way to enjoy the outdoors at Westonbirt Arboretum - Forestry England immerse yourself in green nature, calm your mind, and connect with nature. What are you waiting for? Join today: https://www.fowa.org.uk/join-support/ Example study: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10556109/ #MentalHealth #NatureLovers #SpringVibes #Mindfulness #StressRelief #NatureTherapy #GreenSpaces #OutdoorWellness #HealthAndWellness #ReconnectWithNature #NatureHealing (fb)

Looking to improve your #MentalHealth? Have you tried the five ways to wellbeing – recommended by the NHS England Developed by the New Economics Foundation, this approach has been shown to: ✅ reduce stress and anxiety ✅ increase happy hormones including Oxytocin and Serotonin ✅ reduce cortisol ✅ reduces blood pressure ✅ help manage depression & anxiety You do this through: ✅ Connecting: with other people and with nature. Making time to be consciously connected ✅ Exercise: as part of a fit and healthy lifestyle. Short and long walks are great here ✅ Noticing: noticing nature and what is happening around you. Pay attention to the small details and use all five senses ✅ Learning: learning new things - why not take part in a Guided or Discovery Walk? ✅ Giving: giving back through conservation work or donations Practise these skills at Westonbirt with your membership of The Friends https://www.fowa.org.uk/join-support/membership/become-a-member/ #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #Mindfulness #Noticing #TimeInNature #MentalHealthSupport #WellbeingTips #NatureTherapy #MindfulLiving #HealthyMindset #Westonbirt #MentalWellness #NatureConnection #StressRelief #CommunityWellbeing (fb)