Mental Health Blog - antidepressant treatment review

I was told the other day that GMTV ran a feature on Monday about the mood enhancing effects of soil. I was dubious, but apparently we somehow absorb good 'stuff' through our skin and this makes us feel better.

I was happy to see that the research has been highlighted in a BBC article 'Dirt exposure 'boosts happiness''. Apparently bacteria found in soil can affect serotonin levels. Serotonin is the neurotranmitter which many antidepressants work upon..

The Sunday Times also carry a report entitled 'Health and happiness is all down to a roll in the dirt' Difficult to argue with I'm sure you'll agree.. The article explores the link between positive mental health and a healthy immune system and dirt...

The research will be published in the academic journal, Neuroscience this week...

Therefore a perfect excuse for when people point out to me I have grubby fingernails again...

Keener