Science

In each of the panels below you'll find a link to third party sites and articles which talk to different aspects of the healing effects of viewing and being in our natural world. I've picked a selection, some from more 'serious' organisations such as MIND and PSYCHOLOGY TODAY and others from more mainstream media outlets.

Thirteen health benefits to viewing nature

https://www.fotoviva.co.uk/news/interior-design-tips/13-reasons-that-prove-viewing-nature-scenes-can-improve-your-health/

Nature pictures calm the mind

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/open-gently/201507/nature-calms-the-mind-even-in-photos

Mental health benefits of photography

https://ohmycamera.com/benefits-of-photography-on-mental-health/

Nature and mental health

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/nature-and-mental-health/how-nature-benefits-mental-health/

Nature photography helps dementia

https://blgmind.org.uk/mental-health-and-dementia-information-and-resources/mental-health-information/naturephotographycelebration/

Looking at nature photos helps the mind

https://www.orilliamatters.com/local-news/looking-at-nature-photos-can-improve-mental-health-1249512

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