We are delighted that our work at Dose of Nature has been featured in The Times in an article exploring the growing recognition of nature as a powerful therapeutic tool for mental health. 

In The New Prescription for Depression: Get Outside, journalist Emily Retter highlights the mounting evidence that nature is not just a pleasant backdrop to recovery—but a direct, physiological intervention that can improve mental health outcomes. The piece features our founder, Dr Alison Greenwood, and our clinical lead, Dr Georgina Gould, who share how our eight-week nature prescription programme—offered across the boroughs of  Richmond and Kingston, and in Guildford—has now been prescribed by over 60 GPs, delivering meaningful results, with efficacy rates that consistently outperform equivalent NHS interventions. 

From the benefits of breathing in phytoncides and listening to birdsong, to the grounding effects of noticing fractals in tree branches and touching soil, the article showcases the science behind what many of us intuitively feel: nature heals. 

With over 2,000 people supported so far, we remain committed to making nature-based mental health interventions more widely available and accessible. This feature is a vital step in raising awareness and driving forward the shift towards prescribing time in nature as a clinical tool, not just a lifestyle choice. 

You can read the full article on The Times website (subscription required), and find out more about our work at doseofnature.org.uk.