Mental health and the calming refrains of nature
The rise in mental health statistics in Australia, for both adults and children, is alarming and indicates a need for greater intervention across all facets of our lives. Strategies to approach mental health and wellbeing vary greatly; however, extensive research is emerging that demonstrates spending time in nature improves the mental health of children and adults. In this practical piece Nature Play SA’s General Manager Jason Tyndall provides some practical ideas to encourage children to spend more time in nature within an education context. View article here.
