Wednesday, November 18, 2020

A regular dose of nature may improve mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic


https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-11/w-ard111720.php

 

News Release 18-Nov-2020
Wiley

 

A study published in Ecological Applications suggests that nature around one's home may help mitigate some of the negative mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.


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More frequent greenspace use and the existence of green window views from the home were associated with increased levels of self-esteem, life satisfaction, and subjective happiness, as well as decreased levels of depression and loneliness.

"Our results suggest that nearby nature can serve as a buffer in decreasing the adverse impacts of a very stressful event on humans," said lead author Masashi Soga, PhD, of The University of Tokyo. "Protecting natural environments in urban areas is important not only for the conservation of biodiversity, but also for the protection of human health." 


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