Why Trees Can Make You Happier
Research suggests that being around trees is good for our mental and social well-being. By Jill SuttieFree-lance journalist and a staff writer Introduction I love trees and am not immune to…
Why Forest Bathing Is Good for Your Health
Though any kind of nature can enhance our health and happiness, there’s something special about being in a forest. By Karin EvansLongtime journalist, editor, and author Introduction “Nature deficit disorder”…
Where Children Discover the Healing Power of Animals
In this sanctuary, at-risk kids begin to understand the parallels between their lives and the lives of injured wild animals. By Isabelle MorrisonFreelance writer and a former solutions reporting intern…
The Ways We Are Healed by Nature (Even Houseplants)
Green growing things heal us in surprising ways. Communities are trying to bring plant life to areas that lack it. By Natalie Slivinski Introduction In some of my earliest memories,…
What Happens When We Reconnect With Nature
Research is discovering all the different ways that nature benefits our well-being, health, and relationships. By Kristophe GreenSenior Psychology majorUniversity of California, Berkeley By Dr. Dacher KeltnerFounding director of the…
The joy of Birdwatching: Research Shows it can Improve Mental Health and Foster a Sense of Wellbeing
Twitching can help promote feelings of positivity, improve mood and foster an affinity with nature. By Dr. Jolanta BurkeSenior Lecturer, Centre for Positive Health SciencesRCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences Introduction The mental health benefits of being in nature have long been…
Why Diversity in Nature Could be the key to Mental Wellbeing
Protect wildlife to promote better mental health. By Dr. Andrea MechelliProfessor of Early Intervention in Mental Health King’s College London Introduction By the time you have finished reading this article, at least one species on our…
The Curious Case of the Antidepressant, Anti-Anxiety Backyard Garden
Whether it’s microbes in the dirt or fresh air—or both—researchers do know this: Gardening is strong medicine. By Dr. Daphne MillerFamily physician, science writer, and clinical Professor Gardening is my…
Rewilding a Grieving Heart
A father copes with the loss of his daughter by giving back to nature, as she had wanted. By Andrew KennesonProject Manager April 5, 2022 I got my first glimpse of…
Dying to be in Nature
Whether religious or not, most of us hope that our death will be a fitting testament to the moral and spiritual beliefs that guide our lives. Reflecting widespread environmental concerns,…
