by Helen Bruce » Mon Jan 21, 2019 6:33 pm
I'm lucky not to have had serious mental health problems BUT like everyone I have times when I get stressed, feel down, have to deal with bereavement, etc. Regular walking and being in nature - Munros or otherwise - is about maintaining good mental health to me, rather than helping me to cope with more severe issues.
I'm convinced that seeing big skies and fantastic views, walking through native woodlands, hearing birdsong, battling the weather, giving my body a good workout and testing my outdoor skills all build mental resilience which helps keep me more grounded and better able to cope with everything life throws at me. In fact I don't know how I'd cope without that escape valve.