In this workshop, Lifestyle Medicine expert, Dr. Darren Morton, will explore the growing field of Nature as Medicine. He will examine the emerging evidence showing how time in nature benefits both body and brain and delve into some fascinating theories that seek to explain why natural environments are so profoundly beneficial for human health and wellbeing.
Date: Thursday, September 18th
Time: 6:00pm CT
About the Presenter: Dr. Darren Morton is an internationally recognized wellbeing expert and Director of the Lifestyle Medicine & Health Research Centre at Avondale University. He is a Fellow of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine and helped develop the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine’s certification exam. Darren's research focuses on evidence-based approaches to mental health, leading to programs like The Lift Project, which have impacted thousands globally. He is an author & avid outdoorsman.