Researchers report spending time in nature has a positive effect on mental and emotional wellbeing, regardless of which country you are from. Read More
People report spending more time relaxing and enjoying nature as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Women, especially, report spending more time outdoors during the pandemic. Read More
Feeling calm after spending time in nature is a sign your psychological needs are being met, a new study reports. People's attachment to wilderness can be explained by their psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Read More
The ability to foster and form secure interpersonal attachments can mitigate some of the genetic risks associated with PTSD. Read More
Too much methionine in-vitro caused schizophrenia in mice, regardless of the level of postpartum care. Researchers suggest the same outcome would be true for humans. Read More
Virologist and computational neuroscientists agree, how humans treat and trade animals may have played a significant role in the coronavirus pandemic and other viral infections. Read More
Study reports viral shedding of SARS-CoV-2 occurs in the upper respiratory tract during early COVID-19 infection when symptoms are mild or hardly noticeable. Read More
Well designed and maintained urban green spaces reduce instances of violent, community-based crimes, specifically gun violence. Read More
Connectedness to nature makes children happier due to their tendency to perform sustainable and pro-ecological behaviors. Read More
Spending as little as ten minutes in a natural setting can help people feel happier and decrease the effects of both physical and mental stress. Read More
Allowing a child to play in nature helps improve their physical health, motor skills, learning ability, social development, and emotional wellbeing. Read More
Numerous recent studies claim psychedelics, such as psilocybin, can help treat a range of mental health problems from depression to PTSD. Researchers investigate how psychedelics can help us become more "nature-connected" and increase a sense of environmental responsibility. Read More
