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Published: Dec. 24, 2020, noon

Hello friends, another solo episode today discussing some studies reporting the benefits and potential mechanisms by which nature contact improves mental health. With reports of deteriorating mental health becoming more common over the past few months this is an important topic; time in nature can have noticeable effects on mental health with as little as 120 minutes--2 hours--of contact time per week. Please reach out to trusted friends, family and colleagues, or contact a mental health professional if you are struggling during this time.

Studies referenced in this episode include

How might contact with nature promote human health? Promising mechanisms and a possible central pathway

Minimum Time Dose in Nature to Positively Impact the Mental Health of College-Aged Students, and How to Measure It: A Scoping Review

Spending at least 120 minutes a week in nature is associated with good health and wellbeing

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