Almost 70% of healthcare professionals are ‘prescribing’ the social running group parkrun to their patients, according to a new survey. The data comes from a parkrun survey of almost 3000 Australian healthcare professionals, including 271 GPs. The survey comes after a successful series of joint events between the RACGP and parkrun, designed to gauge the appetite for […]
Join us to celebrate the skills and strengths of people living with mental illness with a range of free activities to mark Queensland Mental Health Week. Our open day on Tuesday, October 8 will include: live music arts and crafts cupcake decorating (and eating!) magic tricks yoga board games and puzzles relaxation party games for […]
Many gardeners already know the uplifting feeling you get from being muddied of hand, nurturing plants from seed to bloom and watching the seasons change. It is something the NHS is increasingly taking notice of, too, as a way to improve and manage mental health, along with other conditions. Read full article
