December 17, 2024
by Patricia Tomasi
A new study published in JAMA Network looked at a nature-based intervention and the mental health of schoolchildren. “We found that a 12-week nature-based intervention in Grades 5 and 6 did not lead to overall reductions in mental health symptoms, according to both per-protocol and intent-to-treat analyses,” study author Marie-Claude Geoffroy told us.
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August 27, 2024
by Elizabeth Pratt
Even as little as ten minutes spent in nature can have short term benefits for adults living with mental illness.
Research published in Ecopsychology found that any form of nature exposure, including to urban nature, could have benefits.
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February 27, 2023
by Elizabeth Pratt
Enjoying time in nature close to home is associated with a greater sense of wellbeing compared with longer and more intense nature excursions.
Research published in People and Nature found that nearby nature engagement had greater positive outcomes overall compared to experiencing nature second hand through media or through more strenuous excursions in nature.
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December 20, 2022
by Patricia Tomasi
A new study published in Scientific Reports looked at whether birdsongs can alleviate anxiety and paranoia in health participants. “The study is on the effects of environmental sounds on mental well-being,” study author Emil Stobbe told us. “Our physical environment can be categorized into natural and human-made (built/ urban) environments. Both of these surroundings contain auditory information that humans process in their daily life.”
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December 19, 2020
by Elizabeth Pratt
Having access to nature during COVID-19 lockdowns is important for mental health.
Researchers in Europe found that those living in European countries with strict COVID-19 lockdown policies were more likely to have symptoms of anxiety and depression.
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August 30, 2019
by Elizabeth Pratt
For those living in urban spaces, a visit to the park shows a boost in mood on Twitter equivalent to that found on Christmas day.
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