wellbeing

Green Mind Theory: How Brain-Body-Behaviour Links into Natural and Social Environments for Healthy Habits

This article , co-authored by Jules Pretty, Mike Rogerson and Jo Barton, has been published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. The abstract says: “We propose a Green Mind Theory (GMT) to link the human mind with…
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‘I feel imprisoned’: why loneliness won’t be solved by national planners

“As lockdown eases, the government’s fixation on top-down strategy is risking the mental health of the loneliest citizens” A centralised approach characterises many government schemes in relation to mental health and wellbeing (the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies programme, for…
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Locating oneself in the past to influence the present: Impacts of Neolithic landscapes on mental health well-being

This research paper has been published in Health & Place. The abstract says: “There are well-established links between mental health and the environment. Mental illness is a global issue, and international policies increasingly focus on promoting mental health well-being through community-based approaches,…
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It’s Not Always Depression

The sub-title of this book from Hilary Jacobs Hendel is “A New Theory of Listening to Your Body, Discovering Core Emotions and Reconnecting with Your Authentic Self”. The publishers say: “In this practical and fascinating new account of psychological suffering, pioneering…
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Why governments should prioritise well-being

In 2018, Scotland, Iceland and New Zealand established the network of Wellbeing Economy Governments to challenge the acceptance of GDP as the ultimate measure of a country’s success. In this 10 minute TED Talk – see video below – the…
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Performing Arts for Positive Mental Health

“The provision of innovative, quality arts and wellbeing activities, alongside tailored pastoral support, aiming to improve youth mental health and emotional resilience.” Jack Drum Arts say: What we doOur diverse programme is delivered by professional artists and trained pastoral staff for young people…
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