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Growing people: MindFood | CourseIndex
With the benefits of gardening being so obvious, the idea of helping people with mental illness by providing the opportunity to grow their own vegetables, fruit and flowers has taken hold in recent years. It gives continuity to disrupted lives, provides a regular focus, increases social contact with others, and literally fosters growth and change.
Ecotherapy, as it is sometimes known, has been shown to be beneficial for people suffering from anxiety and depression.
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