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UK Charity Reports 64% Recovery Through Nature Therapy

3/14/2026

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Dose of Nature, a UK charity, prescribes outdoor time as a treatment for mental health issues.
Founded in 2019, the charity reports a 64% recovery rate, outperforming standard NHS therapies.
The program includes one-on-one sessions with trained guides and emphasizes nature's mental-health benefits.
An independent study estimates social welfare gains worth eight times the program's cost.
The initiative is accessible to diverse communities and aims to expand its reach as an alternative to traditional therapies and medications.

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Story summary

Dose of Nature, a UK charity, prescribes outdoor time as a treatment for mental health issues.
Founded in 2019, the charity reports a 64% recovery rate, outperforming standard NHS therapies.
The program includes one-on-one sessions with trained guides and emphasizes nature's mental-health benefits.
An independent study estimates social welfare gains worth eight times the program's cost.
The initiative is accessible to diverse communities and aims to expand its reach as an alternative to traditional therapies and medications.