{"id":32785,"date":"2024-03-27T13:35:11","date_gmt":"2024-03-27T13:35:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/?p=32785"},"modified":"2024-05-17T13:03:39","modified_gmt":"2024-05-17T12:03:39","slug":"people-in-wales-spend-less-time-in-nature-with-clear-link-to-rise-in-poor-mental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/people-in-wales-spend-less-time-in-nature-with-clear-link-to-rise-in-poor-mental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"People in Wales spend less time in nature with clear link to rise in poor mental health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Post covid, a million less people venture outside into nature and it\u2019s harming their mental health as a result. &nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An Instagram influencer is encouraging people to take to the great outdoors in a bid to help their mental health post pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sarah, who has 15 thousand followers, said that Covid had been a difficult time regarding her mental health, but when she got into the outdoors, \u201cI found dealing with my emotions so much easier and I genuinely started to appreciate and realise how beautiful nature is\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/12\/final-900x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/12\/final-900x1024.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/12\/final-264x300.jpeg 264w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/12\/final-770x876.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/12\/final-293x333.jpeg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/12\/final.jpeg 928w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/12\/final-900x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/12\/final-900x1024.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/12\/final-264x300.jpeg 264w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/12\/final-770x876.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/12\/final-293x333.jpeg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/12\/final.jpeg 928w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from the weather, the main reason people give for spending less time outside is due to their poor physical health and busy work lives. This, in turn, is impacting their mental health.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the NHS estimates that more people going outside into green spaces could save \u00a3390 million, as less strain would be placed on mental health, obesity and diabetes facilities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sarah, a seasoned walker, recommends to anyone struggling to get back outside, offered this advice, \u201cI think if people are nervous about getting out, especially in more remote places on their own, I\u2019d always say plan a route (or download an app where you can follow a route eg All Trails etc), tell someone where you are heading and how long you are planning on being out for and just make sure you have enough clothing\/suitable clothing for the weather. I\u2019d also say have a look in your local area for walking groups\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"815\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-14-at-19.29.11-815x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-14-at-19.29.11-815x1024.jpeg 815w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-14-at-19.29.11-239x300.jpeg 239w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-14-at-19.29.11-770x967.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-14-at-19.29.11-293x368.jpeg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-14-at-19.29.11.jpeg 954w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"815\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-14-at-19.29.11-815x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-14-at-19.29.11-815x1024.jpeg 815w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-14-at-19.29.11-239x300.jpeg 239w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-14-at-19.29.11-770x967.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-14-at-19.29.11-293x368.jpeg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2023\/12\/Screenshot-2023-12-14-at-19.29.11.jpeg 954w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So why are a million fewer people heading outdoors?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/hSBSwgIiEkFI8Jp02AsB9Ml6f0-F_WzJREzRv1D7tfF-n0MFkzai0v-wNLeWW3AF9lVeyMGIW0VwQB9_M3LJa5NZhmzAqQT-Ct70LgHyKGUq6VmrMwDeckAHvzqVSQjQZ0mzLFTMyyWiiuIXnPaw1ho\" alt=\"\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/hSBSwgIiEkFI8Jp02AsB9Ml6f0-F_WzJREzRv1D7tfF-n0MFkzai0v-wNLeWW3AF9lVeyMGIW0VwQB9_M3LJa5NZhmzAqQT-Ct70LgHyKGUq6VmrMwDeckAHvzqVSQjQZ0mzLFTMyyWiiuIXnPaw1ho\" alt=\"\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As well as poor physical health keeping people inside, 20% of people said their busy work schedules play a role in keeping them away from the outdoors. Another barrier mentioned by those struggling to make time to spend in nature, was busy home lives- more than 22%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Wales, visits to the outdoors have fallen in the past 10 years. Time spent by people in the Welsh outdoors has fallen by over 50% in the past decade. Collectively, people in Wales spend five hundred million less hours outside than they did 10 years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ons.gov.uk\/economy\/environmentalaccounts\/articles\/amillionfewerpeoplearegaininghealthbenefitsfromnaturesince2020\/2023-11-27\">ONS<\/a> along with the <a href=\"https:\/\/nhscharitiestogether.co.uk\/time-outdoors-can-make-you-happier-healthier-and-perform-better-at-work-new-research-reveals\/#:~:text=Louise%20McCathie%2C%20Director%20of%20Fundraising,difference%20to%20our%20overall%20health.\">NHS<\/a> have found a clear correlation between health benefits and spending more time outdoors. Yet as less people take time to visit the great outdoors, mental and physical health is negatively impacted and this puts more strain on the NHS services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mind- the UK\u2019s leading mental health charity- has said mental health <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mind.org.uk\/news-campaigns\/news\/mind-reveals-mental-health-toll-of-cost-of-living-crisis-with-2-7-million-people-considering-suicide-because-of-financial-pressure\/\">has worsened<\/a> since covid. But research has found Being out in the open can also make us calmer, with <a href=\"https:\/\/nhscharitiestogether.co.uk\/time-outdoors-can-make-you-happier-healthier-and-perform-better-at-work-new-research-reveals\/#:~:text=Louise%20McCathie%2C%20Director%20of%20Fundraising,difference%20to%20our%20overall%20health.\">66% saying<\/a> it makes them more inclined to take more care of their wellbeing.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, getting outside into the outdoors, into natural and green spaces and into national parks could do wonders not just for the NHS but also for your health.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sarah said, \u201cYou don\u2019t have to be hiking up mountains, some of my favourite walks are short walks around my local area\u201d.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Post covid, a million less people venture outside into nature and it\u2019s harming their mental health as a result. &nbsp; An Instagram influencer is encouraging people to take to the great outdoors in a bid to help their mental health post pandemic. 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