Green social prescribing: Access to nature boosts happiness, study finds

Cecilia Keating
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Green social prescribing: Access to nature boosts happiness, study finds

Government-backed study highlights effectiveness of prescribing nature-based activities to people suffering from poor mental health

The prescribing of nature-related activities has been linked to significant improvements in people's happiness and well-being, a government-backed study has found. A report published this morning by...

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