Words by Abi Scaife
If you’re someone who likes getting out into nature, you’ll know just how good it is for your mental health. Nothing quite beats a stomp around the woods to get out your negative emotions - but what if there was someone to guide you on the way?
Enter Mind Over Mountains, a charity which combines professional counselling with nature walks.
Alex Staniforth experienced mental health struggles and saw the lack of support firsthand, so he co-founded the charity in 2020 alongside Chris Spray.
The vision for the charity is to become our natural health service, giving opportunities for people to receive the benefits of counselling and the outdoors in an unhurried, unpressured setting.
Click the video above to learn more about the charity.
At Smiley Movement, we like to elevate the work of charities across the world. Here are three charities whose causes align with the themes in this article.
Campaign to End Loneliness. This charity campaigns to make sure that people most at risk of loneliness are reached and supported. Support them here.
Samaritans. Samaritans works to make sure there's always someone there for anyone who needs someone. Find out more here.
Ripple Suicide Prevention. R;pple exists to ensure immediate mental health support is presented to individuals following a harmful online search. Learn more here.
This article aligns with the UN SDGs Good Health and Wellbeing and Partnership for the Goals.
