wellbeing

1stFebruary 2024

Reciprocal care for nature and wellbeing project

01.02.24|Categories: Research|Tags: , , , , |

Increasing the use of the outdoors is one way the Scottish Government measures the prosperity and well-being of its citizens. Greenspace Scotland have shared this Scottish Government strategic research programme, which  recognises the need to cultivate conditions for a reciprocal relationship between people and the environment. This includes how childhood [...]

25thJanuary 2024

‘It’s good for their self-esteem’: the substance beneath the label

25.01.24|Categories: Research|Tags: , , , |

In this article in the Journal of Adventure Education & Outdoor Learning, Mark Leather provides an informed and critical understanding of the concept of self-esteem. He explores this psychological construct in relation to its use in adventure education and outdoor learning. The paper argues that outdoor educators need to be [...]

21stSeptember 2023

Young, green, and well: a research study on young Londoners’ green space use and mental wellbeing

21.09.23|Categories: Places, Research|Tags: , , , , |

The Knowledge Exchange has shared this research report which presents the findings of research that sought to explore how young Londoners (16–25) perceive, access, and use green spaces for their mental health and wellbeing. It presents the findings of a literature review and the London context. The findings of the [...]

8thAugust 2023

Stronger Starts Tesco Funding Launched

08.08.23|Categories: Funding|Tags: , , |

Greenspace Scotland share news about this new £5m grant programme. This offers funding of up to £1,500 each to local projects across Scotland which focus on providing nutritious food and activities/resources to boost physical health and mental wellbeing in children and young people. Eligible projects could include outdoor equipment and [...]

4thJuly 2023

Health behaviour in school aged children in Scotland – report published

04.07.23|Categories: Research|Tags: , , , , |

The MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit (SPHSU), University of Glasgow have shared their latest news in their June 2023 bulletin. This includes the launch of Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) Scotland 2022 National Report  at an event in Edinburgh. The 2022 report can be downloaded from the [...]

15thJune 2023

Types of greenspace and adolescent mental health and well-being in metropolitan London

15.06.23|Categories: Research|Tags: , , , , , |

This journal article in Cities and Health 24 Feb 2023 (advance article) explores the impact of different types of greenspace on the mental health of young people living in London. It draws on analysis of longitudinal data covering 10-15 year old adolescents. The findings indicate a lack of consistent results [...]

13thJune 2023

How the natural environment can support children and young people

13.06.23|Categories: Research|Tags: , , , , , |

This Natural England report (October 2022) focuses on how the natural environment can support children and young people. It summarises evidence of the links between the natural environment and a range of outcomes based on rapid reviews. The report is aimed at: policy makers; practitioners; practice enablers (including Natural England); [...]