Nurtured by nature - American Psychological Association (APA)
Apr 1, 2020 · Spending time in nature is linked to both cognitive benefits and improvements in mood, mental health and emotional well-being. Feeling connected to nature can produce similar benefits to …
The affective, cognitive, and social benefits of interacting with nature.
In this Research Dialogue, we discuss work by ourselves and others that demonstrate the benefits of spending time in nature or interacting with natural stimuli, across three psychological domains. First, …
Why nature is good for your brain - American Psychological …
Speaking of Psychology: Why nature is good for your brain, with Marc Berman, PhD Episode 358 In an age of increasing distractions, researchers have found that spending time in nature can be an …
The psychological and social benefits of a nature experience for ...
There are active movements to connect children with nature to improve their well-being. However, most of the research on children and nature has focused on cognitive benefits or used non-experimental …
Getting back to the great outdoors
Mar 1, 2008 · With children spending less time in nature than ever before, the biggest victim may be Mother Earth. Psychologists are helping kids connect.
How to integrate walking therapy into your practice
Oct 1, 2025 · Walking therapy, like virtual therapy, was used as a safety measure during the COVID-19 pandemic and then gained traction because of its benefits for patients and practitioners alike. While …
In vivo nature exposure as a positive psychological intervention: A ...
In this eloquent description of the effect of spending time in nature on human wellbeing, Buss (2000) suggests that exposure to nature may be an important source of both hedonic and eudaimonic …
Parents’ beliefs about young children’s play and nature experiences in ...
Parents in the US focused mainly on individual developmental benefits of play, whereas parents in Denmark also acknowledged the importance of spending time in nature for society and the …
The benefits of solitude - American Psychological Association (APA)
Kim Mills: For some people, the word “solitude” conjures up images of monks, hermits, wilderness retreats, and other extreme examples of spending time alone. But in reality, solitude is a common, …
In brief: Limiting social media boosts mental health, the negatives of ...
Nov 1, 2023 · Activities often touted as boosting happiness—including meditating, exercising, and spending time in nature—lack the scientific evidence to back up claims that they impact mood, …