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Regular, direct interaction with nature significantly improves mental health by reducing stress, cortisol levels, and blood pressure while boosting mood and cognitive function. Just 120 minutes per week in green/blue spaces (parks, forests, beaches) is linked to better health and well-being. This "nature fix" helps combat depression, anxiety, and attention deficits.

Key Facts on Nature and Mental Health:
Stress Reduction: Time in nature lowers stress-related hormones (cortisol), reduces heart rate, and lowers blood pressure.

Improved Mood & Cognitive Function: Spending time outdoors increases focus, creativity, and attention span. It is also associated with reduced risks of mental health disorders and depression.

The "Two-Hour" Rule: Research suggests that spending at least 120 minutes (two hours) in nature per week is associated with better health and higher psychological well-being, regardless of whether this is done in one, two-hour session or several shorter ones.

Green & Blue Spaces: Both green (parks, forests) and blue (oceans, rivers, lakes) spaces are effective at enhancing mental health.

Children and Nature: Children living in areas with more green space have a significantly reduced risk of developing mental health disorders later in life.
Nature Deprivation: Increased time in front of screens, or "nature deprivation," is linked to depression, loneliness, and reduced empathy.

Accessibility: You do not need to go to a far-off, pristine wilderness to get the benefits. Urban trees, small parks, and houseplants can still have a positive impact on stress and anxiety.

Biological Connection: The biophilia hypothesis suggests humans have an innate, genetic need to connect with nature because our ancestors depended on it for survival.

Physical Activity Link: Nature encourages physical activity, which further improves mental well-being.

Ecotherapy: Formal, nature-based treatments, or "ecotherapy," are used to aid in mental health recovery.
For many people, even a short walk in a local park or bringing plants into their workspace can offer these restorative effects.