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Studies show that the contact of human beings with nature has decreased with the contemporary lifestyle of being most of the time indoors and with increasing time spent on screens. However, the interaction with nature has been considered to be a general health promoter thanks to the many benefits it brings to mental health and cognition as well ...
Nature therapy, sometimes referred to as ecotherapy, forest therapy, forest bathing, grounding, earthing, Shinrin-Yoku or Sami Lok, is a practice that describes a broad group of techniques or treatments using nature to improve mental or physical health. Spending time in nature has various physiological benefits such as relaxation and stress ...
Vitality is defined as having both physical and mental energy [33] and it increases positive affect. [34] In five studies, researchers [33] found that nature exposure relates to vitality at a state level. Nature exposure is also related to other indicators of positive functioning such as aspirations and goals.
Natalie Beck and Jennifer Wong in their 2020 paper "A Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Wilderness Therapy on Delinquent Behaviors Among Youth" offer three models of wilderness therapy: an expedition model, generally lasting for less than 8 weeks; a base camp model, where clients stay at a central location but engage in "short wilderness excursions"; and a long-term model, where clients engage ...
Particulate exposure and increased risk of neurodegeneration [1]. Research indicates that living in areas of high pollution has serious long term health effects. Living in these areas during childhood and adolescence can lead to diminished mental capacity and an increased risk of brain damage.
A study from the Murdoch Research Children's Institute (MCRI) in Australia found 64% of respondents reported at least three episodes of anxiety or depression as teens. A health expert weighed in.
“Wild ice skating is equal parts magical, invigorating, adventurous, challenging, and experiencing awe in the beauty of nature firsthand,” she says. “It’s made me a stronger skater than ...
In Edinburgh, UK, a survey was professionally analyzed to show the effects exposure to greenspace has on primary school children. It found that more exposure helps increase self-esteem in young children. [10] Increased urbanization in the Netherlands was studied in correlation to an increase in various mental and physical health issues.