Be with nature.....

Feeling blue? Well, then all you need to do is step in a natural environment, for it do wonders for the mental health.

It's been found that nature, or being in a natural environment, can reduce fear and anxiety, help us relax and improve our sense of well-being.

Gardens, bushland and parks are increasingly being used to help those suffering from depression, substance abuse and anxiety.

One such nature-based programme is The Outdoor Experience, which provides a range of programmes for teenagers and young adults with drug or alcohol problems, including a 12-day journey through remote Victorian countryside, where a group of six or eight young people carry everything they need on their backs.

Facing the elements, cooking their own meals on a portable stove and sleeping close to the ground often generates huge changes in people's lives.

Source:- Deccan Herald, Dated 07-02-2008.