Can nature help with our mental health? Youth Council member, Kirstie, shares her story.

Before starting with Myplace Melanie struggled with low mental health, anxiety and uncertainty about her future and finding a secure job. This is her story.

Sometimes, getting outdoors simply isn’t possible. Those gloomy winter days call for a cup of something warm and a gentle activity to soothe the soul.

Winter means we often find ourselves spending more time indoors, but that doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Why not take it as an opportunity to curl up with one of our favourite nature books?

It’s cold, the days are shorter and there is still so much uncertainty in the world. Whilst a winter hibernation may seem tempting, it’s so important to keep going. Here are five little ways to…

Youth Council member, Alex, explores her local landscape and shares her love of Autumn.

Our Communications Manager, Alan Wright, reflects on the power of nature to inspire our emotions throughout the year.

Myplace participant, Rachel, talks about how our ecotherapy project, Myplace, has helped give her some much needed time to step back, relax and enjoy nature again.

Myplace participant, Michelle, shares how our new online ecotherapy sessions gave her the confidence to visit Brockholes Nature Reserve for the very first time.

We all know that life has been anything but normal over the last few months and all, including us here at Myplace, have had to adapt to new ways of life.