Nature Therapy (Sylvotherapy) Resources
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Articles/Research
Forest Bathing and Forest Therapy with Dr. Mattie Decker - Conserving Carolina
Time in nature associated with higher levels of positive mood -
Journal of Environmental Psychology, 2023
Psychological and physical connections with nature improve both human well-being and nature conservation: A systematic review of meta-analyses - Biological Conservation, 2023
Nature exposure and its effects on immune system functioning: A systematic review - International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021
Ecopsychology: How immersion in nature benefits your health - Yale Environment 360, 2020
The physiological effects of Shinrin-yoku: evidence from field experiments in 24 forests across Japan - Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine, 2009
Magazines
Take two hours of pine forest and call me in the morning - Outside Magazine
You've heard of forest bathing. Now try forest therapy. - National Geographic (about forest therapy trails)
This is your brain on nature - National Geographic
'Forest Bathing' is great for your health. Here's how to do it - TIME
Why everyone should try forest bathing - Vogue
"Forest bathing" could soon be prescribed by doctors - Country Living
Shinrin-Yoku: The Japanese practice that could transform your day - O, The Oprah Magazine
Fishing for better health? Get back to nature - The Drift