Sheffield patients could be prescribed Peak District walks as treatment for mental health
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“This is very welcome recognition of the benefit of what we, and others, do to improve mental wellbeing,” says Ian Sansbury, chief executive of the charity Mind Over Mountains. Mind Over Mountains organises walks and weekend retreats in places like the Peak District National Park. Not only is walking and talking in nature itself therapeutic, every walk includes mindfulness sessions and the walkers are accompanied by qualified coaches and counsellors. The charity is increasingly working with...

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