Shinrin-yoku, immersing oneself in nature using one's senses, has been receiving increased
attention internationally. While most of the existing studies have focused on physical health …

Research Highlights: This review gives an overview of existing literature on the emerging
topic of human wellbeing-forest contact nexus and provides a preliminary framework linking …

The impact of winter forest bathing on human psychological states was investigated in this
study. Sixty-two participants were divided into two groups, each group was exposed to city …

The positive effect of forest bathing on the mental health and wellbeing of those suffering
from post-traumatic stress disorder or experiencing stress has been proven. It is not known …

Background and Objectives: Physical activity, recreation and walks successfully counteract
negative symptoms of stress in people, especially in large cities, and have many positive …

Green space matters for mental health but is under constant pressure in an increasingly
urbanising world. Often there is little space available in cities for green areas, so it is vital to …

Previous literature highlights the effects of forests on reviving psychological and
physiological health. Given that middle-aged women are vulnerable to stress due to the …

Forest recreation can be successfully conducted for the purpose of psychological relaxation,
as has been proven in previous scientific studies. During the winter in many countries, when …

Forest recreation is an activity that could be successfully used to alleviate negative
symptoms of stress in individuals. Multiple positive psychological and physiological effects …

Background: In recent years, increasing attention has been given to the recovery effect of the
forest environment on physical and mental health. Therefore, providing users with a high …