Improving nature connectedness in adults: A meta-analysis, review and agenda

D Sheffield, CW Butler, M Richardson - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
With clear links between an individual's sense of nature connectedness, their psychological
wellbeing, and engagement in nature-friendly behaviours, efforts to improve people's …

Effect of nature walks on depression and anxiety: a systematic review

Y Kotera, M Lyons, KC Vione, B Norton - Sustainability, 2021 - mdpi.com
The benefits of nature for our health have been an increasing research focus in recent years.
In the context of a global increase in mental health diagnoses, the potential health benefits …

The potential for outdoor nature-based interventions in the treatment and prevention of depression

M Owens, HLI Bunce - Frontiers in psychology, 2022 - frontiersin.org
There is growing interest in nature-based interventions (NBI) to improve human health and
wellbeing. An important nascent area is exploring the potential of outdoor therapies to treat …

Nature-based interventions for psychological wellbeing in long-term conditions: a systematic review

EM Taylor, N Robertson, CJ Lightfoot, AC Smith… - International journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Background: With the global burden of disease increasing, particularly in relation to often
preventable chronic diseases, researchers and clinicians are keen to identify interventions …

The impact of greenspace or nature-based interventions on cardiovascular health or cancer-related outcomes: A systematic review of experimental studies

JC Bikomeye, JS Balza, JL Kwarteng, AM Beyer… - PLoS …, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Significance Globally, cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer are leading causes of
morbidity and mortality. While having different etiologies, CVD and cancer are linked by …

The Effects of Dynamic and Static Forest Bathing (Shinrin-yoku) on Physiological and Psychological Health in Males and Females

Y Wen, X Gu, W Deng, Q Zou, Y Hu, Q Yan, Y Pan… - Forests, 2023 - mdpi.com
This study aimed to investigate the effects of dynamic and static forest bathing (Shinrin-yoku)
on the physiological and psychological health of males and females. Dynamic pre-test and …

A qualitative study comparing mindfulness and shinrin-yoku (forest bathing): practitioners' perspectives

FJ Clarke, Y Kotera, K McEwan - Sustainability, 2021 - mdpi.com
The boundary between mindfulness and forest bathing, two conceptually related therapies,
is unclear. Accordingly, this study reports the strengths and challenges, similarities and …

Can urban Forest settings evoke positive emotion? Evidence on facial expressions and detection of driving factors

P Liu, M Liu, T Xia, Y Wang, H Wei - Sustainability, 2021 - mdpi.com
There is increasing interest in experiences of urban forests because relevant studies have
revealed that forest settings can promote mental well-being. The mental response to a forest …

The more the merrier? Perceived forest biodiversity promotes short‐term mental health and well‐being—A multicentre study

K Rozario, RRY Oh, M Marselle, E Schröger… - People and …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Forests can foster mental health and well‐being. Yet, the contribution of forest biodiversity
remains unclear, and experimental research is needed to unravel pathways of biodiversity …

Association between contact with nature and anxiety, stress and depression symptoms: a primary survey in Brazil

A Bressane, RG Negri, I de Brito Junior, LCC Medeiros… - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
Mental health benefits have been linked to human interaction with nature. However, most
studies have been carried out in developed countries, limiting the generalizability of …