'How growing a sunflower helped me fight anorexia'

Published: 10/10/2025
'How growing a sunflower helped me fight anorexia'
Emily Hough shares how growing a sunflower helped her battle anorexia, leading her to embrace green social prescribing initiatives that promote nature-based activities for mental health. These initiatives, like the one Emily helped shape with the RSPB, have proven benefits but face uncertainty due to funding challenges. Advocates, including The Wildlife Trusts, emphasize the positive impact of nature on mental health and urge the government to invest more in these programs for widespread availability.