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Posted by Aston Avery

New report highlights powerful benefits to mental health from being immersed in nature

A new report today reveals the powerful benefits to mental health from being immersed in nature.

The report brings together findings from 19 academic studies and provides new insight into the health benefits of wild spaces.

Commissioned by Lovat Parks in partnership with Professor Andrea Mechelli – a researcher specialising in the environment’s impact on mental health – its findings reveal that being immersed in nature provides a 20% reduced risk of developing depression.

To encourage the nation to engage with wildlife and enjoy these benefits themselves this summer, the B-Corp holiday parks company, Lovat Parks, has partnered with conservationist and TV presenter Megan McCubbin to create the ‘Big 5’ wildlife wonders that can be spotted on our very own shores this summer.

Aston spoke to TV presenter Megan McCubbin and Professor Andrea Mechelli.

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