A Prescription For Nature
Just 20 minutes in nature each day can improve your mental wellbeing.
How nature helps restore us
How nature helps restore us
Spending time connecting with nature is brilliant for our mental wellbeing. It can reduce stress and anxiety, lift our mood and help our minds rest. Based on scientific evidence, we recommend 20 minutes a day to gain the benefits.
Because nature is so good at helping us feel well, we’re encouraging everyone get their daily dose of it. From nature soundscapes and insect-spotting to house plant-potting, we’ve got a prescription to suit everybody. And, while we find new ways to thrive in nature, we might discover ways to help nature out a bit, too.
If you’re concerned that you’re developing a mental health problem, you should speak to your GP or call 111 for advice. If you need urgent help and are at risk of harming yourself or others, call 999 or go to A&E.
Get your free wellbeing pack
Get your free wellbeing pack
Sign up today to receive a free wellbeing pack posted through your letterbox. Each pack contains our special daily dose of nature guide containing tips and ideas for connecting with nature, plus a nature journal and other free gifts for you to enjoy.
8 ways to get your daily dose of nature
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Nature restores us portrait series
WWF ambassadors and supporters took part in the 'nature restores us' portrait series to share their daily dose of nature with you. Whether it’s a wild swim like Geri, a jog in your local park like Joe, spending time in your garden like Ellie, a woodland walk like Andy, or finding a community garden like Kedar - there’s a slice of nature for everyone.
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© Conor McDonnell / WWF-UK
Geri Halliwell-Horner
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© Conor McDonnell / WWF-UK
Andy Murray
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© Conor McDonnell / WWF-UK
Ellie Goulding
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© Conor McDonnell / WWF-UK
Kedar Williams-Stirling
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© Conor McDonnell / WWF-UK
Joe Wicks
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© Conor McDonnell / WWF-UK
Dr Sara Kayat
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© Conor McDonnell / WWF-UK
Cel Spellman
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© Conor McDonnell / WWF-UK
Conor McDonnell
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Mental health support
Mental health support
The Mental Health Foundation is a charity committed to building good mental health in the UK, offering evidence-backed advice and resources, and developing better ways to support good mental health in every community.