On top of talking, getting out in nature is proven to boost your mental health, so we've come up with a bunch of things you can do that can help to lift your mood.
Here are 11 things you can do in Lancashire good for your mental health …
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5. Visit Eric
Pay Eric Morecambe's statue a visit and stroll along the prom. If there's one fella guaranteed to help put a smile on your face it's Eric Morecambe Photo: nw
6. Tower power
Take a yomp up to Jubilee Tower on Darwen Hill, opened in 1898 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s 60 years on the throne. Views from the top can stretch as far afield as the Isle of Man, North Wales and Derbyshire Photo: nw
7. Enjoy nature
Explore the flagship Brockholes Nature Reserve in Preston and enjoy observing the wide variety of wildlife that call it home Photo: nw
8. Take a hike
Take a hike up Rivington Pike - one of the north of England's best viewpoints. The historic tower is reputed to date as far back as far as 1138 and boasts breath-taking views of Rivington and beyond Photo: nw