Spring is here and for many people this means starting their gardens.
There is a renewed interest in gardening this year. Many people are turning to gardening as activity involving nature and a way to grow their own food. Gardening can also help your mental health.
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Nature is important for people across the lifespan. Older adults or seniors can benefit from nature as much as children or young adults. However there are also some unique considerations for older adults as it relates to connecting with nature.
Read my post to find out more about two innovative programs working to connect more seniors to nature and the outdoors.
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I’ve been getting much of my nature fix at home watching movies, reading, and following social media. There’s also some evidence that virtual nature experiences can have a positive effect on your mood.
What can social media tell us about people’s experience with nature and happiness? A recent study has tried to answer this question. Read my post if you’d like to learn more.
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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.
Read More Nature Walks for Severe Mental Illness