Woodland walks 'save the NHS £185million a year' due to mental health and ...
Woodland walks 'save the NHS £185million a year' due to mental health and wellbeing benefits, says study The figure is likely to be an underestimate, according to Forest Research Visits to outdoor green spaces for at least 30 minutes can reduce depression Based on annual cost of £1,640 to the NHS to treat a patient with depression
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The mental health and wellbeing benefits of spending time in woodlands saves the NHS around £185million a year, a study claims.
The figure is likely to be an underestimate, according to the report’s authors, Forest Research.
The study was based on 2016 research that found weekly visits to outdoor green spaces of at least 30 minutes can reduce the prevalence of depression in the population
