Heading outdoors can greatly improve your mental health
If you’ve been feeling down or a little blue, visiting a green space like a Hillsborough County neighborhood park, conservation park, or preserve, could be just what the doctor ordered.
According to Mental Health America (MHA), spending time in nature is linked to many positive mental health outcomes – improved focus, lower stress, better mood, and reduced risk of developing a mental health condition.
Whether you’re looking to unplug and go off the grid or just need a few minutes to unwind. Hillsborough County parks are filled with places to find peace.
At County Parks you can find:
- Native plants and wildlife
- Canoes and kayaking
- Campsites
- Equestrian trails
- Swimming
Try trading the technology and social media for the sights and sounds of the great outdoors.
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Featured in this series
- De-stress before Heading Back to School with Hillsborough County Parks
- Looking for Unique ways to Unwind? Find them at a County Park!
Mindful Mondays
Mindful Mondays promotes different ways you can make your mental health a priority, despite having a busy schedule. From chair yoga virtual classes to tips on how to decompress after a long day, Hillsborough County's Mindful Mondays has various interactive resources for you to access, no matter the day or time. New content is updated on a continuing basis.