OCO Webinar: Boost Your Well-Being with a Nature Prescription
Presented by the Ontario Caregiver Organization
Join us during Mental Health Week for an interactive discussion about the benefits of spending time outdoors
About this event
Deepen your connection with nature! Join us during Mental Health Week for an interactive discussion with Dr. Melissa Lem about the benefits of spending time outdoors. Caregivers and those they care for will learn about:
Science-proven mental and physical health benefits of nature, and how including “green time” in your schedule can help our planet
Tips on how to fit outdoor time into your busy routine
The “Park Prescription Program” (PaRx), now available in Ontario
Register for this exclusive webinar to find out how you can get your nature prescription.
Our Speaker:
Dr. Melissa Lem is a Vancouver family physician, Director of Park Prescription for the BC Parks Foundation, President-elect of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, and a globally recognized expert on the health benefits of time spent in nature. A widely published writer, she was the resident medical expert on CBC TV’s lifestyle show Steven and Chris for four seasons and currently appears on-air as a regular contributor to CBC Radio and CTV News. Dr. Lem was the inaugural winner of University College’s Young Alumni of Influence Award at the University of Toronto, a 2021 World Parks Week Ambassador, and is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia.
Learn more about the Park Prescription Program: https://www.parkprescriptions.ca/
Information
Please note that this presentation is available in English only.
Pour de l’information sur nos programmes et services en français, visitez www.ontariocaregiver.ca/fr our communiquez avec nous par courriel à info@ontariocaregiver.ca.
For any difficulty with registration or any other questions, please contact us at info@ontariocaregiver.ca or call 1-888-877-1626 X 1011
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