Activities such as forest bathing can reduce stress and enhance well-being.
You may have heard the term “ecopsychology” before, or perhaps you haven’t, but it’s a concept that impacts our lives whether we’re aware of it or not. Ecopsychology was coined in the early 1990s by Theodore Roszak of California State University, East Bay. It’s independent of conventional psychology. Roszak wasn’t keen on evolution or. However, he believed that the health of the planet is inescapably connected to the psychological health of the human species – both individually and as a whole.
If you’re wondering how long it takes for people to be in nature before they feel healthier and have a robust sense of well-being, the answer may surprise you:Recently, social psychologist Mathew White of the European Centre for Environmental and Human Health at the University of Exeter and his team conducted a study of 20,000 individuals.
The Scandinavian tradition of “forest schools” in which learning takes place outdoors in natural settings, is growing in the United States, especially in the Pacific Northwest. And in the U.S., The Trust for Public Lands completed amapping parks and identifying places in need of parkland. Their goal is to provide parks within a 10-minute walk to 14,000 communities, representing 86 percent of the country. Further, a diverse group of healthcare providers in the U.S.
There are other ways to bring nature into our environment that you may be doing already. Growing living plants and flowers or tending to a potted herb garden are ways to bring nature into our homes and work environments. Ourhelp keep us connected to the natural world as well. Taking the time to notice and appreciate trees, flowers, and greenery, even when we live in cities, can help calm our minds and soothe our souls.aspect.
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