'Swedish travel' included in prescription

Visit Sweden, Sweden's national tourism marketing agency, has launched an initiative to improve mental and physical health.

The Nordic country, known for its vast forests and clean air, is positioning itself as the world's first "prescription tourism destination." Doctors around the world, not just Sweden, can now recommend their patients to experience and explore Swedish nature and culture as part of their treatment, especially for mental health. Specifically, patients can be "prescribed" to go to Sweden to take a sauna to improve sleep, or soak in cold water to increase blood circulation...

Visiting museums - an activity recommended by doctors to improve mental health

Photo: Cut from the introductory video of VISIT SWEDEN

The initiative, called the “Swedish Prescription,” is based on new research that supports the resilience of patients through nature, culture, and social interaction, according to The European . The World Health Organization (WHO) has long emphasized the role of the natural environment in human health. Several countries have also experimented with “green prescriptions” – encouraging patients to spend time outdoors as a way to reduce stress, fight depression, and improve physical resilience.

Visit Sweden has compiled a list of activities across Sweden that are both culturally rich and scientifically proven to have health benefits. These range from forest walks, outdoor swimming, Nordic massage, to community cultural events and the inevitable ritual of “fika” – a time to sit, enjoy coffee, cake and chat, unhurried, to achieve work-life balance. The aim is to provide doctors with a set of reliable recommendations so they can discuss treatment plans with patients.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/du-lich-thuy-dien-duoc-dua-vao-don-thuoc-18525102019051773.htm