Trees – A New Vision for Mental Health

Woodland areas ‘are good for young people’s mental health’

Author: Editorial 23rd July 2021 0 Comments

The article from Microsoft News concerns a study published in the journal Nature Sustainability. It begins: “Living near wooded areas is good for the mental health of children and young people, a new study has found. Scientists have discovered kids…
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Your Guide to Forest Bathing

Author: Editorial 13th April 2020 0 Comments

This book has been written by M. Amos Clifford. The publishers say: “Forest bathing is a gentle, meditative practice of connecting with nature. Simply being present, with all of our senses, in a forest or other wild area, can produce mental,…
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Forests for wellbeing

Author: Editorial 20th June 2019 0 Comments

Forestry England say : “Forests are places you can seek adventure, make memories and find escape. For 100 years we’ve been looking after the nation’s forests, so that they can take care of you. From urban woodlands and historical places, to…
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Forestry England, Forests, nature, Research, Trees, wellbeing

The Japanese Art Of Forest Bathing

Author: Editorial 8th November 2018 0 Comments

Nina Zietman writes in the UK edition of the Huffington Post : “Cigarettes, junk food, alcohol: we tend to think we’re clued up on the biggest health issues in our society. But stress is increasingly becoming a major health epidemic – one that’s being picked up on … From…
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Culture & Society, eco-therapy, Forest Bathing, Huffington Post, Japan, mindfulness, nature-based therapy, Nina Zietman, Rangan Chatterjee, stress, Trees