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Prescribing nature: the restorative power of a simple dose of outdoors
Physical Activity Interventions to Alleviate Depressive Symptoms in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

This research review paper has been published in JAMA Pediatrics. Key Points: Question: Can physical activity interventions alleviate depressive symptoms in children and adolescents? Findings: This systematic review and meta-analysis included 21 studies involving 2441 participants. The results indicate that physical activity interventions were associated…
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Why being by the sea is good for our mental wellbeing?

This article by Claire Watt has been published on the Sea Sanctuary website. It begins: “ Blue Health is becoming a popular topic all over the world, gaining momentum as studies uncover exactly how blue spaces – such as the sea can improve…
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Landmark study finds causal link between nature walks and stress reduction
Why women are being given boxing gloves and ballet shoes instead of antidepressants
Healing Depression without Medication: A Psychiatrist’s Guide to Balancing Mind, Body, and Soul

This book has been written by psychiatrist Dr. Jodie Skillicorn . The publishers say: “An effective, evidence-based guide for preventing, treating, and overcoming depression–without drugs. Antidepressants–the first line in our standard of care for treating depression–may not be much more effective…
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