Manitoba's Health Information Knowledge Network
Our July 5 on 5 has come in by request and looks at the impact of nature on health.
1. Ontario Psychological Association. The impact of nature on mental health.
An article that looks at the psychological benefits of nature and ecotherapy.
2. National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health. Healthy land, healthy people collection.
“The Healthy Land, Healthy People Collection is a selective repository of resources that profile connections between land and health for Indigenous peoples, and the importance of these connections to attain the best possible health outcomes for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples living in urban, rural, remote and northern communities across Canada. Health, well-being, and healing are closely tied to land-based experiences, cultural practices, artistic expressions, and Indigenous language use and revitalization. This collection includes specific information around these themes and their relationship to better health outcomes for Indigenous Peoples.”
3. Children Nature Network – Research Library
“The world’s largest collection of peer-reviewed literature about nature’s benefits for children”
4. World Health Organization. Improving health and well-being through nature.
“Nature plays a crucial role in human health and well-being. Exposure to natural environments has been linked to numerous physical and mental health benefits, including reduced stress, improved mood, enhanced cognitive function and lower risk of chronic diseases. Green spaces, forests and bodies of water provide opportunities for physical activity, social interaction and relaxation, all of which contribute to overall health.”
5. For more evidence-based information PubMed has a number of additional resources on the impact of nature on health.
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