Reviving wellness through nature - A youth’s journey to recovery
On Children & Nature's blog, Dr. Owen Wiseman recently articulated his own use of NatureQuant's NatureScore product and how to utilize it in his medical practice in prescribing nature prescriptions.
“I leveraged resources from organizations like Park Rx America (PRA), NatureQuant and AllTrails to create a care plan for Alex. It started with simple outings to the park and stream near his house. As Alex spent more time outdoors, I saw remarkable changes. His mood improved, his grades improved and he was opening up in our appointments together. Through collaboration with his care team, he was gradually tapered off his antidepressant medication. This outcome was in line with expectations, as studies have shown a correlation between increased exposure to green spaces and a reduced need for antidepressant prescriptions.7 Alex’s progress was becoming a living testament to the clinical benefits of nature prescriptions.”