Discover the Mental Health Benefits of City Green Spaces!

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Can simply observing nature improve your mental health? Recent research suggests that even in urban settings, focusing on natural elements like trees and greenery can enhance mood and reduce anxiety. In this video, we delve into a study published in People and Nature, where participants equipped with eye-tracking glasses reported significant mental health benefits after engaging with natural elements during city walks. In this video, you’ll learn: • The psychological effects of observing nature in urban areas.  • How city planners can design spaces that promote mental well-being.  • Practical tips for incorporating nature into your daily routine.  References: https://www.psychiatrist.com/news/new-study-reveals-natures-ability-to-boost-mental-health/

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00:00Welcome back Sunbro, we hope you all in great health and great money.

00:04Before we start, please at least subscribe so we can have little money for food and paying bills.

00:09Alright, today we are going to talk about, discover the mental health benefits of city green spaces.

00:15As the weather warms up, you'll probably spend more time outside,

00:18and now there's fresh research showing that even just looking at nature can improve your mental health.

00:23You don't need to hike deep into the woods, either.

00:25A new study in the journal People and Nature found that simply focusing your attention on things like trees, flowers, or grass,

00:31even in a city park, can lift your mood and reduce anxiety.

00:351. Here's how they tested it.

00:37Researchers used eye-tracking glasses on 117 adults during a 45-minute walk.

00:42Some people focused only on natural elements, like trees, some on man-made ones, like buildings, and others on a mix of both.

00:49Before and after the walk, they all filled out mood and anxiety surveys.

00:532. The results.

00:54People who focused on nature felt better emotionally and had lower anxiety afterward.

00:59The group focused on man-made stuff didn't feel those benefits.

01:02Even those who saw a mix still experienced some improvements, meaning even partial exposure to nature helps.

01:083. What this means for you.

01:10Urban planners can design cities to support mental health by adding green spaces, trees,

01:14and areas that naturally draw your eyes toward nature.

01:17If your daily route includes nature, even just a bit, it might help lower your stress.

01:214. And for mental health pros.

01:24This research supports using nature-based mindfulness, like guided outdoor walks where you consciously notice natural elements,

01:30as a tool for reducing anxiety and depression.

01:32Turns out, what you focus on really matters.

01:35So next time you're out, try noticing the trees, flowers, or sky, you might feel a whole lot better for it.

01:40Come again to our next meeting Sunbro.

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