WWF | Prescription for Nature Evidence

Table of Contents

• In the UK we are witnessing a mental health crisis 3
• ONE IN SIX PEOPLE IN ENGLAND REPORT EXPERIENCING A COMMON MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEM SUCH AS ANXIETY OR DEPRESSION IN ANY GIVEN WEEK. 3
• THE BENEFITS OF NATURE 3
• CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE 3
• Making the most of nature 4
• Mental wellbeing for all naturally 6
• TO FEEL THESE BENEFITS WE CAN ALL TAKE THREE SIMPLE STEPS 6
• GET OUT INTO A NATURAL SPACE MORE OFTEN. 6
• ENGAGE WITH NATURE MORE WHEN IN A GREEN SPACE. 6
• BRING NATURE INSIDE. 6
• A digital reminder 7
• ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 7
• References 8