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All in the Mind

Grief, summer seasonal affective disorder, and anxiety in older people

May 28, 2024
On this podcast, Claudia Hammond discusses how gardening helps cope with grief and features a unique garden space for conversations on loss. The episode delves into the role of objects in memory and coping mechanisms. They also explore summer seasonal affective disorder and anxiety in older individuals post-pandemic, shedding light on societal stereotypes impacting mental health.
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  • Grieving individuals find solace in symbolic objects, fostering conversations and connections.
  • Older adults experiencing sustained anxiety post-pandemic face societal stereotypes and health-related fears.

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Easing Grief Through Nature: Designing Gardens for Healing

Award-winning designer Katherine Holland collaborated with Sue Ryder to create a grief-themed garden at the Chelsea Flower Show. Inspired by her own mother's death, she aimed to provide a space for conversations about grief. The garden, filled with symbolic plants related to Bedfordshire's lace history, offered visitors a safe, comforting environment to share and connect.

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