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JUST BE: July 2023

“When you are exposed to nature, you heal emotionally and feel pleasant. Nature is a tonic for physical well-being. It reduces blood pressure, stables heart rate, and decreases the production of stress hormones.”- Richard-Hamilton, Franchell. “The Healing Power of Nature.” Psychology Today, Sussex Publishers, 4 Nov. 2021.

General:

- - Nurtured by nature, American Psychological Association
  - Ecopsychology: How Immersion in Nature Benefits Your Health, Yale School of the Environment

Research:

- - Flourishing in nature: A review of the benefits of connecting with nature and its application as a wellbeing intervention, International Journal of Well-Being