Woodland Sounds and Forest Bathing
Research tells us that the sights and sounds of nature lower our stress levels and heart rate. The Forest School Association has shared this woodland sound and Forest Bathing video produced by Forestry England during lockdown. Soundscape videos may be useful to prepare groups for a woodland visit or as respite [...]
Nature as stress reliever
The New Year’s edition of Finding Nature News is out. This includes the 10 most-read Finding Nature News articles of 2023. Also, did you know that spending just 20 minutes in nature significantly lowers your stress hormone levels? Check out this Stat Sheet for evidence-backed, nature-filled New Year’s resolutions that [...]
Guidance for Outdoor Mental Health Interventions: IOL releases Statements of Good Practice
The Institute for Outdoor Learning (IOL) share statements which set out a view on competence when combining mental health and well-being interventions with outdoor learning. This includes a great summary video on ‘An introduction to Outdoor Therapy’ which sets the context for this approach. The primary goal was to develop [...]
Forest bathing, public health and the senses
This paper describes research to evaluate which activities, elements of nature, and senses are responsible for improvements in well-being. It also monitors the emotional state and nature connection following guided forest bathing walks: A Multi-Country Study Assessing the Mechanisms of Natural Elements and Sociodemographics behind the Impact of Forest Bathing [...]
The stats support nature for mental health
In their latest bulletin, the Children & Nature Network (C&NN) noted World Mental Health Day . Check out the C&NN handy stat sheet which focuses on nature’s benefits for mental health and well-being. The bulletin also shares an article 4 ways nature improves your mental health. Read more children and [...]
Prescribed time in nature linked to improvements in anxiety, depression and blood pressure
School Outdoor Learning have shared this article in The Guardian (3 April 2023). This describes research which tells us that time spent in nature is good for us. This time it is being prescribed by doctors to support mental health and overall wellbeing School Outdoor Learning suggest taking your pupils [...]
