Tag: nature

Study suggests a regular dose of nature may improve mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

From the Wiley press release: A study published in Ecological Applications suggests that nature around one’s home may help mitigate some of the negative mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. An… Read more »

Study suggests positive connection between nature experiences and happiness

From the National University of Singapore press release: The economic and ecological impact of nature on humans have long been established with prevalent environmental issues such as climate change and… Read more »

Study suggests connectedness to nature makes children happier

From the Frontiers press release: A new study in Frontiers in Psychology, led by Dr Laura Berrera-Hernández and her team at the Sonora Institute of Technology (ITSON), has shown for the first time… Read more »

Study suggests plants can help reduce stress, improve your work life

From the American Society for Horticultural Science press release: A study out of the University of Hyogo in Awaji, Japan, details the stress-reducing benefits to office workers that even a… Read more »

Study suggests contact with nature during childhood could lead to better mental health in adulthood

From the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) press release: Adults who had close contact with natural spaces during their childhood could have a better mental health than those who… Read more »

Study suggests spending time in an urban park may increase happiness

From the University of Alabama at Birmingham press release: Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Occupational Therapy have published new findings that suggest spending 20 minutes… Read more »

Study suggests greening vacant lots reduces feelings of depression in city dwellers

From the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine press release: Greening vacant urban land significantly reduces feelings of depression and improves overall mental health for the surrounding residents, researchers from… Read more »