Can Trees Be Medicine?
Professor Kathy Willis on the science behind nature’s impact on our well-being, and what it means for our future.Can trees be medicine? Can a walk in the par...
Seasons aren't causing our depression, capitalism is. Let's reimagine solutions.
'Seasonal Affective Disorder' or humans forced to work & unable to adapt to nature?
Our distress & mental health issues are not caused by biological defects
It's colonialism, not chemical imbalances
Dear Climate Therapist: Is it possible to care this much and survive working in the enviro space?
On balancing urgency with longevity in a field that asks so much of us
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Health Benefits of Getting Outside
The outdoors can benefit your physical and mental health in lots of ways. Here are some good reasons to get out there and enjoy Mother Nature.
Ecotherapy
In this thought-provoking book, Jordan and Hinds provide a comprehensive exploration of this emerging area of practice. Divided into three parts, the book offer…
3 ways getting outside into nature helps improve your health
Research shows that stepping outside for some fresh air is good for your mental and physical health. Find out how nature can help you stay well, and get some quick tips to making the most of your outdoor time.
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Nature contact increases prosocial behaviors through self-transcendence
New research has found that nature contact significantly enhances prosocial behaviors, primarily through increasing self-transcendence, with additional, less consistent effects from nature connectedness and reduced materialism.
“We're healthiest when we're in nature” – we ask a doctor why the outdoors is so great for mental health, and how to get more of it
We speak to Integrative Medicine Physician Dr Suzanne Bartlett Hackenmiller on why spending time in nature is so beneficial for mental health, and get her tips for squeezing it in
Forest Bathing Melds Nature With Mindfulness To Improve Health : Shots - He
Today is International Day of Forests. And it turns out trees are good for our health. Studies show immersing yourself in nature — especially a forest — can reduce stress and lower blood pressure.
Depression in young people affects the stomach, anxiety the skin
Mental disorders and physical diseases frequently go hand in hand. For the first time, psychologists have identified temporal patterns in young people: arthritis and diseases of the digestive system are more common after depression, while anxiety disorders tend to be followed by skin diseases.
Sunshine, rather than temperature, pollution, or rain, matters a lot to our mental health
Sunshine matters. A lot. The idea isn’t exactly new, but according to a recent BYU study, when it comes to your mental and emotional health, the amount of time between sunrise and sunset is the weather variable that matters most. Your day might be filled with irritatingly hot temperatures, thick air pollution and maybe even […]