9 min

Dr. Melissa Lem: The Prescription calls for Nature The Conversation Piece

    • Society & Culture

Some doctors consider nature time to be “the fourth pillar of health.” It can have a positive effect on mood, physical ability, and even mental wellness. Dr. Melissa Lem is the director of PaRx (Parks Prescriptions), an initiative of the BC Parks Foundation, and a family physician. She spoke at The Walrus Talks Nature on March 19, 2024.
 
This episode of The Conversation Piece features content from Manulife presents The Walrus Talks Nature, supported by Trans Canada Trail.
 
To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events.
And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements, at thewalrus.ca/newsletters.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some doctors consider nature time to be “the fourth pillar of health.” It can have a positive effect on mood, physical ability, and even mental wellness. Dr. Melissa Lem is the director of PaRx (Parks Prescriptions), an initiative of the BC Parks Foundation, and a family physician. She spoke at The Walrus Talks Nature on March 19, 2024.
 
This episode of The Conversation Piece features content from Manulife presents The Walrus Talks Nature, supported by Trans Canada Trail.
 
To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events.
And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements, at thewalrus.ca/newsletters.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 min

Top Podcasts In Society & Culture

This American Life
This American Life
Fail Better with David Duchovny
Lemonada Media
Shawn Ryan Show
Shawn Ryan | Cumulus Podcast Network
Stuff You Should Know
iHeartPodcasts
Freakonomics Radio
Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher
Wild Card with Rachel Martin
NPR

More by The Walrus

Voices of The Walrus
The Walrus Magazine
Courage Inc.
The Walrus Lab
The Conversation Piece
The Walrus
What Do We Do Tomorrow?
The Walrus Lab