Free Online Resources
Benefits
Nature Connection and Counselling Outdoors
https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2021/new-guide-shows-the-pathways-to-a-stronger-connection-with-nature/
https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/memberarticles/some-thoughts-on-outdoor-therapy
Nature and Mental Health
Links between mental health and nature
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h29z-l3XTlk
Forestry England looks at ‘How to get started forest bathing’ (Shinrin Yoku): https://www.forestryengland.uk/blog/forest-bathing
TedX talk: Ronna Schneberger talks about the physical and mental health benefits of spending time ‘soaking’ in nature.
Brain on Nature Podcast
Ten part series
One woman's quest to heal herself after an accident and the complicated relationship between our brains and nature. Brain on Nature is an independent Australian podcast produced by Sarah Allely, Olivia Rosenman co-produced, with sound design by Ariana Martinez and theme music composed by Jonathan Zenti.
https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/lifematters/12409674
General Mental Health and Wellbeing
Free meditations, podcasts, talks and out of hours support
For a vast array of free meditations, podcasts, talks and poetry on a wide number of issues such as sleep difficulties, stress, depression and self-compassion. With the option of paid courses:
Information on many mental health issues:
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/a-z-mental-health/
Information, exercises and guided mediations on developing self-compassion is available at:
Out of hours listening support and helplines:
https://www.awp.nhs.uk/contact-us/help-emergency
https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/
Workbooks
Other free materials
Free ‘workbooks’ and self-help materials on a number of mental health issues, such as perfectionism, worry, social anxiety, low mood etc are available at
The Centre for Clinical Intervention, a Western Australian website:
https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself