The Natural Health Service

Personally, this book has been long-awaited. Hardman can write anything from a political briefing to a description of a wildflower with class and flare. Mental health and nature is a popular topic, but Hardman brings a political angle. She discusses several mental illnesses, including depression, PTSD and anorexia. The narrative is personal and honest. She tells her story and those of others without apology, combining a down-to-earth style with wit, authenticity, research and a touch of campaigning. This is a highly relatable book for anyone who has suffered from (or has supported someone with) a mental illness. More, she provides a compelling argument for prescribing nature.

Lucy McRobert Wildlife writer