Exploring Mental Health

The 14th Annual David Cutler Conservatory Exploring Mental Health Series

Wednesday, October 30, 5:30pm

Featured Speaker David Victorson, PhD

Nurturing Nature: Promoting Health and Wellbeing through Nature Contact

Spending time in nature has been shown to have significant benefits for human health, both physically and mentally. Exposure to green spaces reduces stress, anxiety, and depression. Studies show that even short periods in nature can boost mood and improve overall mental well-being. The health of humans and the planet are deeply interconnected. As the planet thrives, human health benefits; when the environment deteriorates, it negatively impacts our wellbeing. Clean air, water, biodiversity, and natural landscapes are essential for both ecological balance and human survival.

At Hopewell, clinicians and health professionals incorporate nature-based practices into healthcare including nature prescriptions, green exercise programs and eco-therapy. These programs create a holistic approach to health that considers the well-being of individuals, communities, and the planet.

THE EVENT IS FREE BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE 10/23. CLICK HERE.

Hors d'oeuvres and wine reception at 5:30pm

Program promptly at 6:15pm

The Chagrin Valley Hunt Club * 7620 Old Mill Road * Gates Mills, Ohio

Free Parking Available

David Victorson is a health psychologist, Professor of Medical Social Sciences, and Director of the Flourishing in Society and Health research lab at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. He is Director of Integrative Oncology at the Cancer Survivorship Institute in the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center at Northwestern University, and Co-Founder and Executive Director of the young adult cancer support nonprofit True North Treks.

Contact Ann Thompson at athompson@hopewell.cc if you have any questions.