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Canadians spend over 90% of their time indoors, and 30% of Canadians don’t participate in any nature activities at all.
Where are you at with how much time you spend in nature?
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Nature can have a big impact on a the health of people. Most of us know that nature can improve our mood and sense of well-being. However, the entire range of health benefits associated with nature can extend beyond this.
A report by the Institute for European Environmental Policy called Nature for Health and Equity outlined several of the health benefits associated with better access to nature.
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Many people experience improvements in their mood or feelings of well-being by spending time in nature. The evidence for nature’s psychological benefits is growing and fairly strong at this time.
However, the effects of nature for people with severe mental illness isn’t as clear. A recent study from Scotland starts to address this gap.
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I spent some time outdoors these past two weekends and had a few observations about people’s behaviour outdoors.
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While we are spending more time indoors for everyone’s health and safety I put together a post on some virtual nature experiences we can all still enjoy.
Virtual nature tours can be a way to take in some nature while you are at home. While not quite the same as visiting in person, virtual nature experiences can have benefits for mental health and well-being.
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