Nineteen students and staff from Queen’s University Belfast joined Positive Steps Outdoors for a Healthy Hike ‘Green Therapy’ walk in the stunning Mourne Mountains, combining physical activity,
Through January and February 2025, we had the privilege of delivering a fantastic programme of five guided Healthy Hikes to Divis and Black Mountain, in
Despite a morning of blustery winds, rain, and low visibility, our recent wellbeing walk in Tollymore Forest proved to be a memorable day filled with
In early Oct 24, we had the pleasure of guiding nine fantastic participants, all key health workers from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and College
Raising Funds to Promote Positive Mental Health in Young People The Cape Wrath Ultra is one of the toughest multi-stage races in the world, spanning
Going the Extra Mile Dan Beaumont’s recent triumph in completing the Denis Rankin Round on March 30th and 31st was not just a remarkable athletic feat; it
Ultra-endurance athletes are masters of resilience, honed through rigorous physical, mental, and emotional preparation. Their journey provides valuable insights into how we can build our
The Outdoor Mental Health Interventions Model In today’s fast-paced world, where stress and anxiety often seem unavoidable, finding effective interventions for mental well-being is crucial.
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could
Resolving to Look After Yourself in 2024 It’s January 2024 and the time of year the people set New Year’s resolutions, with research by YouGov
Engaging with the outdoors to raise environmental and climate change awareness As well as a positive approach to promoting wellbeing within the workforce many employees,
The return on investment of positive staff mental and physical health Across the UK 41 % of employees have experienced poor mental health where work
On 8 August, PSO joined a fascinating Mountain Training CPD day in the Wicklow Mountains, led by Dr Anthea Lacchia (science communicator and nature guide)
What we do and why we do it Positive Steps Outdoors is a local social enterprise that promotes positive mental and physical health by connecting
Change is on the way in how we perceive ‘economic’ value The bedrock upon which modern economies are built is that of using surpluses to