GPs Are Now 'Prescribing' Time in Nature. Is It Likely to Improve Your Health?

GPs are now 'prescribing' time in nature. Is it likely to improve your health?

Imagine visiting your primary care doctor for your physical or mental health and leaving with a prescription to spend more time outdoors.

GPs are now ‘prescribing’ time in nature. Is it likely to improve your health?

Imagine visiting your GP for your physical or mental health and leaving with a prescription to spend more time outdoors. This is becoming a reality in Australia, with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners recently endorsing resources to help doctors recommend spending time in nature. The advice includes spending 20 minutes a day noticing the natural world – whether that’s walking through a park, listening to birds or wildlife gar…