(NaturalNews) Looking for ways to relieve stress, anxiety and depression without resorting to pills or psychiatric therapy?
Engaging in activities such as gardening and volunteering, produce obvious practical benefits, but they can also help significantly in boosting mental health and self-esteem.
A recent BBC article described the benefits of both volunteering and gardening as valuable aids to achieving a sense of personal well-being.
Therapeutic benefits of volunteering In the BBC piece entitled “Gardening and volunteering: The new wonder drugs?” Nick Triggle wrote: “There is a growing body of research that suggests volunteering is good for your health, particularly mentally. “It can help bring stability, improve self-esteem, reduce social isolation and help people learn new skills.
“For many, it can be a gateway to paid employment, which in turn has its own benefits. “In fact, there’s plenty of evidence a whole range of social and practical activities can improve the wellbeing of people.”
