According to the first new NHS guidelines in more than a decade, millions of people with mild depression in England should be offered therapy, exercise, mindfulness or meditation before anti-depressants.
Under draft guidance, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommends the “menu of treatment options” be offered to patients by health professionals before medication is considered.
The Guardian - NHS to give therapy fordepression before medication under new guidelines
This sounds like a very positive development but unfortunately, amongst the "menu of treatment options", there appears to be no reference to the benefits provided by nature in improving both physical and mental health.
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Stay safe, stay well, stay strong, stay connected with nature
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