#nature-therapy tag

The Psychological and Emotional Benefits of Getting Outside

Direct contact with nature and ecotherapy restore psychological and emotional well-being, mitigate climate-related anxiety, and should be integrated into clinical treatment planning.

Public health

fromwww.bbc.com

2 weeks ago

How 20 minutes of nature can boost your health

Spending short periods in nature lowers stress hormones, reduces blood pressure, boosts immune activity, and improves psychological well-being.

fromConde Nast Traveler

1 month ago

The Best Farm Stays on Airbnb, From Cattle Ranches to Olive Groves

It's a widely held belief that the presence of plants and animals can have healing effects on the human psyche. Ask the Japanese, who engage the senses by means of forest bathing, or the Dutch, who hug cows as a form of therapy. Such is the draw of a bucolic farm stay, where you can wake up to sights of flower fields and horse herds without the responsibility of actually having to look after them.

Travel

Philosophy

fromAeon

3 months ago

What do screens depicting serene natural scenes mean to those living in lock-up? | Aeon Videos

An experimental programme in prisons uses tranquil nature visuals to alleviate emotional distress but faces criticism for potentially justifying solitary confinement.

Health

fromInsideHook

3 months ago