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Wildlife and wellbeing

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How nature mends us: an extract from The Wild Remedy by Emma Mitchell

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Wildlife and mental health: how birdwatching saved my life

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Books on mental health, mindfulness and connecting with nature

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How to enjoy nature and stay positive during the coronavirus pandemic

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Citizen science: what are the benefits and how to get involved

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When is Mindful Escapes: Breathe, Release, Restore on TV?

News stories on the benefits of nature to mental health

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Do we need a Natural Health Service?

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Doctors in Shetland will be prescribing nature to patients

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Wildlife changes your perception of beauty and makes you happy

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