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Biophobia refers to a fear of living things, which leads to alienation from nature. The literature examining the underlying mechanisms and treatment o...

This briefing note is one of a series that summarises evidence of the relationships between the natural environment and a range of outcomes. This brie...

The majority of research into the mental health benefits of blue space (outdoor places where water is a central feature) has focussed on the associati...

Four decades of research on the health effects of 'connection to nature' identifies many wellbeing advantages for young people. Yet this literature ha...

Understanding how activities in natural settings, such as gardening, improve health and well-being is important for designing nature-based health inte...

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Nature-based recreation substantially benefits human wellbeing, for example, by improving physical and mental health. However, recreation can also hav...

Increasing evidence indicates contact with nature supports mental, physical and social health. However, beyond a widely reported number of barriers to...

The cultural ecosystem services (CES) construct has evolved to accommodate multiple worldviews, knowledge systems and conceptualizations of nature and...

A growing body of empirical evidence shows that experiences of nature provide people with diverse psychological benefits, including improved cognitive...