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World Mental Health Day: The importance of nature connection

Tuesday 10 October 2023

This World Mental Health Day, Dorset Local Nature Partnership Manager, Maria Clarke highlights the benefits of connecting with nature has on our mental health and wellbeing.

Mental Health Awareness Day: Nature is within reach

Monday 10 October 2022

Maria Clarke, the Dorset Local Nature Partnership Manager, talks about the importance of connecting with nature and the benefits this has to our mental health on Mental Health Awareness Day.

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