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The Verywell Mind Podcast’s“Friday Fix” is a short episode that features a quick, actionable tip or exercise to help you manage a specific mental health issue or concern.
There are many ways to treat depression—medication, individual therapy, group therapy, andtranscranial magnetic stimulationto name a few.
But, there are also lifestyle changes that can sometimes provide effective relief from symptoms. Something as simple as growing a garden can sometimes be an effective way to improve mood andreduce stress.
In fact, horticulture therapy has become an entire field of treatment for individuals who want to improve their well-being.
From working in community gardens to growing plants at home,being in nature, getting physical activity, and working toward a goal is good formental health.
You might not necessarily need to grow an outdoor garden to benefit, however. Growing a container garden on a patio or even just growing an indoor plant might also be effective.
Before you decide that you just don’t have a “green thumb” or that you aren’t familiar with plants, trust that learning about plants is part of the process. You can discover easy-to-care-for plants that suit your lifestyle.
If you really don’t want to grow the plants yourself, know that justhaving plants aroundcan also be good for your emotional well-being. You don’t necessarily have to be the caretaker.
In this episode of The Verywell Mind Podcast, I explain why gardening is good for mental health and the steps you can take to incorporate plants in a plan that supports your overall well-being.
How Nature Therapy Helps Your Mental Health
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Links and ResourcesCommunity Gardens Benefit Those with Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Health IssuesStreet Trees Near Your Home May Reduce Risk of Depression
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Community Gardens Benefit Those with Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Health IssuesStreet Trees Near Your Home May Reduce Risk of Depression
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