Our connection with nature matters.
Research articles.
Physiological effects of time spent in nature.
By spending 10-20 minutes of reflection/ walking in a natural environment, our bodies’ levels of stress decrease.
Proximity to green space and mental health.
Large scale, longitudinal study shows the impact of proximity to green space on mental health. High levels of green space are associated with lower risk for developing mental health challenges.
Exercise in nature improves mood.
Ten minutes of light exercise in nature improves mood and self esteem.
Time in nature decreases symptoms of depression.
Walking in nature improves memory and mood for those who have depression.
ADHD and nature.
Children who play outside in green settings have milder symptoms of ADHD.
Incorporating ecowellness into therapy.
Ecowellness is a healthy lifestyle plan that incorporates nature into your everyday experience. Learn more about the practice.
Gardening and mental health.
Multi study analysis shows the benefits of gardening, including improved mood, reduced stress, and increases in self esteem.
Mental health in winter: the effects of time in urban parks.
15 minutes spent walking in urban parks in winter improves mood, decreases your body’s level of stress, decreases anxiety, and decreases negative feelings.
Physical recovery and a room with a nature view.
Having a hospital room with a view of nature can decrease the amount of time spent at the hospital and the amount of medication needed.
Grief, gardening, and a sense of meaning.
Spending time gardening while grieving can impact one’s sense of meaningful coping.
