Why this Psychologist Prescribes Cruises for Mental Health - and the story of Isabella Bird!

TRAVEL IS THE BEST MEDICINE! THE STORY OF ISABELLA BIRD. In the 19th century, the remarkable traveller Isabella Bird was chronically ill and struggling with what doctors then called “nervous disorders.” One physician suggested something unusual: travel. Her first sea voyage changed everything. Her health improved, her spirit lifted, and she went on to become one of the most extraordinary explorers of her time. As a psychologist, I once found myself facing my own mental health challenges — and discovered something surprisingly similar. Walking by the ocean, watching the horizon, moving through new places and experiences… something began to shift. Modern psychology now helps explain why. Movement regulates the nervous system. Nature calms the brain’s threat response. Adventure restores our attention and sense of meaning. What Isabella Bird discovered in the 1800s, science is beginning to understand today: travel can be a powerful form of healing. This video explores the psychology behind travel as medicine, the inspiring story of Isabella Bird, and why humans may need adventure more than we realise. Sometimes the most powerful prescription isn’t found in a clinic. Sometimes… it’s simply an adventure. Topics in this video • Travel and mental health • Nervous system regulation • Nature and psychological healing • Adventure and wellbeing • The life of Isabella Bird MUSIC: Flower's Taste Dario Benedetti Content found in 0:25 – 0:49 used with permission under licence FILMORA MUSIC ASSETS CODE 7VOKF9SMY2U3HFAI #TravelAsMedicine #IsabellaBird #Psychology #MentalHealth #Adventure #TravelHealing