Those who scouted as a child have better mental health

Wolves and Ladybugs will have little trouble with the well-being of their little head around the age of 50 and will be able to better manage anxiety.

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Scout destined to have a better mental health. That's right, according to a new study, Lupetti and Coccinelle will have little trouble with the well-being of their little heads around the age of 50 and will know manage anxiety better.

To say this is a survey conducted by some Scottish researchers from the University of Edinburgh and Glasgow and published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.

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The study, supported by the British Economic and Social Research Council, is no small feat: it analyzed the shealth and personnel stories of nearly 10 thousand people, all born in 1958 and enrolled across the UK in the National Child Development Study. It is therefore based at least on the experience of British Scouting in the 70s.

What emerged was that those who had participated in the scout movement, 28% of the sample under examination, at age 50 were 18% less likely to have a score of MHI-5 (Mental Health Index, a validated system and widespread that measures mental well-being) that was indicative of certain anxiety and mood disorders, compared to their other peers who had not been scouts.

"Governments and health services around the world are trying to tackle the health gap between the richest and poorest people, for this reason, this new evidence that scouting can help, is important," says Richard Mitchell, professor at the Center. for Research on Environment, Society and Health, University of Glasgow and co-author of the survey.

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The study also found that participation in Scouting had reduced the inequalities in terms of mental health associated with the socio-economic conditions of childhood, acting as a factor of protection of well-being and reducing inequalities due to social and economic status.

Those who scouted as a child were found to have a good connection with others, an excellent learning ability and a great awareness of the world and how to help others.

In short, taking part in common activities and enjoying the outdoors helps improve our mental health. This is why it is important to return to rediscover the beauty of live more outdoors.

Germana Carillo