by David Feather
In a recent piece, I suggested that a walk in the park might be better than pills for dealing with depression.
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Throw the pills away
by David Feather
Those of us who use the Park appreciate the benefits it has for our mental health. More and more evidence is coming to light to emphasise how important these places are for the health of the community. They are miles better than dispensing pills.
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What value is your walk?
by David Feather
Did you realise that by taking walks through our lovely semi-wild nature reserve, you were saving the Country money? I didn’t and I bet you didn’t, unless you read an article in the Guardian last week.
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by David Feather
I think that we accept that a walk in the park is very good for our mental health. What is not so clear is that it is also good for our physical health.
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Connecting with nature
by David Feather
I wonder how many problems get solved, as visitors to the park have the chance to think more clearly, away from the pressures of modern life. Even if we do not solve problems, there is a growing body of research that has proven without a doubt that connecting with nature can improve our mental health.
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The Park is Good for our Health
by David Feather
Did you know that this week is Mental Health Awareness Week? I didn’t until recently. You might well ask how it connects with the Park?
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By David Feather
What would you say if you went to see your GP because you were feeling a bit down and was told to get out into a green space like Southwick Country Park? I ask because a number of GP practices in Scotland are doing just that.
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Another month’s lockdown.
All non-essential services closed, reduced travel, households no longer able to meet indoors or in their gardens: this is the new lockdown.
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Is it safe to be outside?
The media is full of advice about how to avoid the coronavirus disease COVID-19; there are lists of things to do and even more lists of things not to do. It has been a lot more difficult to find information about the safety (or otherwise) of a walk in the park.
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by David Feather
Why do we feel so much better after an hour or two in the Country Park?
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A Walking for Health group from Frome sweeps purposefully past our Wednesday work party; they are on their annual outing and probably heading to Hope Nature Centre for their lunch.
Mental Health Awareness Week
It has been Mental Health Awareness week all week and we only just noticed.
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Southwick Country Park Nature Reserve 