The Cold Cure? Prescribing wild swimming as an alternative to medication for depression

Published: Tue, 10/18/22

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THE HEALTH ISSUE

“There are no words to describe how amazing this experience has been. I have a new hobby which has literally overcome my anxiety and depression."

Cold water immersion is currently having a media moment. While some of the techniques and celebrity personalities are probably more fad than fact, one thing is certain, cold water exposure has huge benefits to our mental and physical health. A new study has launched to explore the benefits of prescribing outdoor swimming for people with depression as an alternative to medication. In the Health issue of Outdoor Swimmer magazine we meet the swim coaches introducing people with mental health needs to the benefits of open water swimming and explore the future possibilities of 'blue prescribing'.

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WHAT'S IN THE HEALTH ISSUE?

Cold Water Cure: Ella Foote meets writer and cold water enthusiast Dr Mark Harper.

Bodies of Water: The healing powers of cold water.

On Test: Neoprene accessories for winter swimming.

Survival Swims: Tales of unexpected feats of endurance.

Ear Health: Preventing ear infections. Plus, ear plugs on test.

Training: How to swim in challenging sea conditions.

Travel: Exploring the beaches and coves of Guernsey.

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