The Natural World and You

The Natural World and You

We live in an era when the average American spends 90% of their life indoors and over 10 hours a day on a screen (Klepeis et al., 2001; The Nielsen Company, 2016). Despite the trajectory of contemporary lifestyles, a growing body of evidence suggests that reconnecting...
Human Nature

Human Nature

Connecting with Nature Improves Well-Being To be human is to be a part of the natural world. Despite humanity’s attempts to distance ourselves from this reality through technological advancements and escapism into the digital realm, we cannot avoid the truth that we...
Climate change and Our Emotional Health

Climate change and Our Emotional Health

Here is a new topic gaining attention in research and mental health today: Ecological Grief. Today I want to talk about the multitude of emotions that come up when we think of climate change and what we can do to support ourselves as we grapple with a warming world...
The Connection Between Nature and our Mental Health

The Connection Between Nature and our Mental Health

We all understand the pain of doing everything in our home. When work and leisure need to happen in the same space, we seem to have no choice but to see our mental health deteriorating. However, for people who have access to nature, especially those in the Pacific...