{"id":1549,"date":"2021-05-11T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-11T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/outside-mental-health\/"},"modified":"2024-05-07T14:44:42","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T14:44:42","slug":"outside-mental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/outside-mental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Step outside for your mental health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<header id=\"block_e101124e797f5b7008ca74c8247a00d6\" class=\"SingleHero skip-lazy default\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"SingleHero__categories\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/wellbeing\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWellbeing\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"SingleHero__title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\tStep outside for your mental health\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"SingleHero__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPublished on \t\t\t\t\t\t<time datetime=\"2021-05-11T00:00:00+00:00\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">May 11, 2021<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dot\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t3 min read\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"SingleHero__thumbnail\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1660\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/mental_health_hero4.dfb116b24fe1749d7b8d7d2da6a64dab.png\" class=\"attachment-hd size-hd wp-post-image\" alt=\"mental_health_hero4.dfb116b24fe1749d7b8d7d2da6a64dab\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/mental_health_hero4.dfb116b24fe1749d7b8d7d2da6a64dab.png 1660w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/mental_health_hero4.dfb116b24fe1749d7b8d7d2da6a64dab-300x106.png 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/mental_health_hero4.dfb116b24fe1749d7b8d7d2da6a64dab-1024x361.png 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/mental_health_hero4.dfb116b24fe1749d7b8d7d2da6a64dab-768x271.png 768w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/mental_health_hero4.dfb116b24fe1749d7b8d7d2da6a64dab-1536x541.png 1536w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/mental_health_hero4.dfb116b24fe1749d7b8d7d2da6a64dab-1376x485.png 1376w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1660px) 100vw, 1660px\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<article id=\"block_a841f97196855d91c5d81628a6dbf6b5\" class=\"Universal Universal--post c-small default pt-default pb-default mt-none mb-none    \" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"InnerBlocks\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"lead\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Improve your wellbeing <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We caught up with some of our OS Champions to chat about their experiences with mental health and how getting outside, talking to someone, and connecting with nature can make all the difference and improve your wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        \n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Mental_Health_group.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"OS Champions&nbsp;\">\n        \n        <p>OS Champion Iwan Thomas and Prof Greg Whyte. Eli Bishop on the far left.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The statistics surrounding being outdoors and mental health speak for themselves. It lowers stress levels, improves mental health, increases levels of serotonin, dopamine, endorphins and if you spend your time outside talking and listening, with care, then you can throw in a good dose of oxytocin into the mix too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        \n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/wild_swimming_1000x600_greg&amp;eli.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"wild swimming&nbsp;\">\n        \n        <p>Eli Bishop and OS Champion Prof Greg Whyte<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is talking so important?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Eli Bishop tells us why talking is so important,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve been telling my story for nearly 6 years and it has been a revelation. If by telling my own story, I\u2019ve helped someone else to talk and seek support, then that&#8217;s a win for me. Talking also helps break down stigmas associated with mental health. When we talk \u2018health\u2019 what we hope for is that physical and mental health will be seen as equal, because they are.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eli\u2019s hosted a <a href=\"https:\/\/tooutdoorsandbeyond.co.uk\/interviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">series of talks<\/a>, some with our very own OS Champions, to find out about their experiences with mental health and how getting outside helps them. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/tooutdoorsandbeyond.co.uk\/interviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read the interviews  <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cFor me the outdoors is my space to be free. Being surrounded by fresh air, nature and like-minded people remind me that it is going to be okay. \u2013 Eddie Fitzpatrick\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        \n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/assets\/Thumbnails\/Champions%202020\/champ2020_EddieF_thumb.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"OS Champion Eddie Fitzpatrick\">\n        \n        <p>OS Champion Eddie Fitzpatrick<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Eli found that everyone she spoke to values their mental health, whether they regard themselves to have issues or not. What was clear, was that stepping outside and connecting with nature is so important for everyone\u2019s overall health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201can escape, its where I go to forget about stuff for an hour or two, to get some fresh air and exercise. \u2013 Dwayne Fields \u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The notion of walking and talking has taken a hold over the last year with people realising how important it is to connect with a family member or friend on a walk. This connection has been invaluable as a way to talk through emotions, feelings and situations. Having an ear to listen and speaking your thoughts out loud enables you to put things into perspective. As the saying goes, \u201ca problem shared is a problem halved.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        \n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Mental_Health_david.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"OS Champions David Mellor and family\">\n        \n        <p>OS Champions David Mellor and family<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>OS Champion <a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/os-champions\/david-mellor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">David Mellor<\/a> talks about how he now regularly goes hiking and wild camping with a group of fellow dads who have all opened up about their own issues with mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cIt has been incredibly liberating for all of us to share our thoughts and stories. &#8211; David Mellor \u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s clear that everyone interviewed enjoys connecting with people when outside but also nature. One way to connect with the world around you is to go on a sensory walk or you may wish to awaken your senses by <a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/the-benefits-of-cold-water-swimming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wild swimming<\/a> and reap the benefits it brings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        \n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Mental_Health_Yvonne.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Mental Health Week\">\n        \n        <p>OS Champion Yvonne Witter<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cGetting outside helps me to relax, switch off and concentrate on the beauty of the things I can see and admire \u2013 animals, plants, trees. &#8211; Yvonne Witter\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><ytd-video-secondary-info-renderer><ytd-expander><yt-formatted-string>Three of our OS Champions have come together by the riverbank to reflect on the importance of the link between mental health and the outdoors. 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This is the story of <a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/os-champions\/iwan-thomas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Iwan<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/os-champions\/greg-whyte\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greg<\/a> and <a href=\"\/os-champions\/eli-bishop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eli<\/a>&#8230;&#8230;<\/yt-formatted-string><\/ytd-expander><\/ytd-video-secondary-info-renderer><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"OS GetOutside Champions talk mental health and the outdoors\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/KGs6Xb6hHoY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" 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