Weekly Wellness Update
Week of May 9-13 - Mental Health and Nature
Why Our Brains Need the Outdoors
- Outdoor time promotes psychological wellbeing and improves physical health, research suggests.
- Nature-based therapies, like wilderness therapy, might promote recovery from psychiatric disorders including depression and ADHD.
- Time in greenspace likely improves wellbeing through mechanisms including physical exercise and community building.
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Can Nature Make Us Healthier? | Mindful Escapes | BBC Earth