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Environ Sci Technol May 2010 PMID 20337470

What is the best dose of nature and green exercise for improving mental health? A multi-study analysis.

Jo Barton, Jules Pretty

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Discussions revolve around the positive influence of spending time in nature, emphasizing brief but effective activities such as exercising for just a few minutes, supported by posts that mention specific durations and benefits. The tone is supportive and encouraging, with language like 'beneficial' and 'benefits,' reflecting how the article's findings resonate with personal and community health practices.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge and support the positive effects highlighted in the publication, with comments like 'Benefits from relatively brief contact with nature' and references to the study’s findings.

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The posts show a high level of interest, with phrases like 'benefits,' 'impact,' and references to specific durations and activities in the research, indicating curiosity about practical implications.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts reflect moderate engagement through sharing personal insights, referencing specific parts of the research, and encouraging testing out nature activities, showing some depth in discussion.

ImpactModerate impact

While the discussions highlight potential benefits and practical applications, they mainly serve to inform or motivate rather than creating widespread change or deep debate, leading to a moderate impact score.

Abstract in brief

  • Green exercise, which involves activities in natural settings, has been shown to improve mental health by boosting self-esteem and mood.
  • Short sessions of green exercise yield significant benefits, with effects diminishing over longer durations but remaining positive; environment features like water enhance these effects.
  • The study found that people of all ages and mental health statuses benefit, especially the youngest and mentally ill, highlighting the important role of nature in supporting mental well-being.]
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Hábitos 5 punto 0
@Habitos5punto0 · X

Este estudio encontró que dos horas a la semana en la naturaleza incrementan tu salud física y mental. https://t.co/tWZNy6k3K9 Este otro, que ejercitarse incluso 5min en la naturaleza, impactó positivamente en autoestima y estado de ánimo. https://t.co/YH0XbDU5Wm GTFO. https://t.co/wUHIjxzsCc

Dec 1, 2020 · 48 likes · 9 shares · 33,631 followers View post →
Ignacio Vázquez
@mrnachiti · X

Jan 15, 2021 · 14 likes · 4 shares · 3,869 followers View post →
Kiezblocks
@kiezblocks · X

Wie würde die perfekte Stadt für unsere psychische Gesundheit aussehen? Und was ist eigentlich #Umweltpsychologie? Youtuberin psychologeek erklärt es uns. Kleiner Spoiler: Je mehr #Kiezblocks desto entspannter & glücklicher die Menschen

Jan 26, 2022 · 13 likes · 2 shares · 2,168 followers View post →
Sweaty ARMYs⁷
@sweatyarmys · X

Share your outdoor movement or meditation with us here: https://t.co/bQRQ0XHgMq Reference: What is the best dose of nature and green exercise for improving mental health? A multi-study analysis https://t.co/OUJOG3hy0J

Mar 1, 2024 · 7 likes · 310 followers View post →
Atsushi Yamaguchi / 山口淳士
@atsushi_yama7 · X

自然の中で運動をする「グリーン・エクササイズ」がメンタル改善やストレス軽減に効果的なのは知っていたけど（https://t.co/LrFUMCewRC）、「自然の音を聴くだけ」でも効果があるとは！ https://t.co/F44xwOlvhV

Apr 11, 2021 · 4 likes · 1,134 followers View post →
Dr. Elke_Austenat
@Elke_Austenat · X

Verbot zur outdoor Bewegung. Gegen jede Evidenz und jeden Sachverstand, obwohl die Literatur davon übervoll war. Ein weiteres Verbrechen, keine Unwissenheit! 2005 https://t.co/wyrpMzEBP0 2010 https://t.co/6yS9qJdMA9 2011 https://t.co/5MCTd5Pl34 https://t.co/vzbIGwcPjk

Jan 13, 2023 · 3 likes · 19,914 followers View post →

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@aureaalecrim.bsky.social · Bluesky

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Cristian Estrella
@imestrellakris · X

Barton, J., & Pretty, J. (2010). What is the best dose of nature and green exercise for improving mental health? Environmental Science & Technology, 44(10), 3947–3955.

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tokatti
@tokatti_ · X

改善に役立つかどうかは不明（フルーツと野菜が大事だってデータもあるものの証拠不足） カフェインが性機能に良くないって証拠もない（多分問題がない可能性の方が高い） https://t.co/V5dfyBtpwk #自分用メモ

Aug 21, 2024 · 178 followers View post →
tokatti
@tokatti_ · X

ウォーキング ガーデニング サイクリング 魚釣り ボート 乗馬 ファーミング（耕作） 別にハードな運動をしなくてもいいから、とにかく緑がある場所で軽く体を動かせばメンタルにはいい影響がある https://t.co/V5dfyBtpwk #自分用メモ

Aug 19, 2024 · 178 followers View post →
Sweaty ARMYs⁷
@sweatyarmys · X

Share your outdoor movement or meditation with us here: https://t.co/bQRQ0XHgMq Reference: What is the best dose of nature and green exercise for improving mental health? A multi-study analysis https://t.co/OUJOG3hy0J

Mar 1, 2024 · 7 likes · 310 followers View post →
Dr. Elke_Austenat
@Elke_Austenat · X

Verbot zur outdoor Bewegung. Gegen jede Evidenz und jeden Sachverstand, obwohl die Literatur davon übervoll war. Ein weiteres Verbrechen, keine Unwissenheit! 2005 https://t.co/wyrpMzEBP0 2010 https://t.co/6yS9qJdMA9 2011 https://t.co/5MCTd5Pl34 https://t.co/vzbIGwcPjk

Jan 13, 2023 · 3 likes · 19,914 followers View post →
Kranold Kiezblock Neukölln
@kranoldkiezblk · X

RT @kiezblocks: Wie würde die perfekte Stadt für unsere psychische Gesundheit aussehen? Und was ist eigentlich #Umweltpsychologie? Youtuber…

Jan 26, 2022 · 2 shares · 249 followers View post →
ClaudiaTh
@claudia_thiele_ · X

RT @kiezblocks: Wie würde die perfekte Stadt für unsere psychische Gesundheit aussehen? Und was ist eigentlich #Umweltpsychologie? Youtuber…

Jan 26, 2022 · 2 shares · 434 followers View post →
Kiezblocks
@kiezblocks · X

Wie würde die perfekte Stadt für unsere psychische Gesundheit aussehen? Und was ist eigentlich #Umweltpsychologie? Youtuberin psychologeek erklärt es uns. Kleiner Spoiler: Je mehr #Kiezblocks desto entspannter & glücklicher die Menschen

Jan 26, 2022 · 13 likes · 2 shares · 2,168 followers View post →
Upstream, der Sozialmedizin-Newsletter
@UpstreamMail · X

Wie stresst uns die Stadt? Und was macht die Lage in Städten besser? In Ausgabe 6 haben wir einige Antworten gefunden: https://t.co/hCg5Znlqte ...und bei Psychologeek haben wir jetzt einen Film voller Ansätze, Informationen und Ideen entdeckt! https://t.co/hYNSjzbp8W

Dec 1, 2021 · 3 likes · 383 followers View post →
Charly
@Lene_WOB · X

#StressInTheCity von @piakabitzsch1 Toller Clip zur Wirkung des Großstadtlebens auf die psychische Gesundheit und wie Städte gestaltet sein müssten, um uns aufzuladen statt auszusaugen.

Nov 10, 2021 · 1 like · 395 followers View post →
Intheinlet
@Bikecycleshop · X

Forest bathing on two wheels? Yes, please. https://t.co/2X4evlkLSd #WorldMentalHealthDay #moveformentalhealth #immunesystem #getoutside #bikelife https://t.co/1t3s0vc6tN

Oct 10, 2021 · 3 likes · 756 followers View post →
Atsushi Yamaguchi / 山口淳士
@atsushi_yama7 · X

自然の中で運動をする「グリーン・エクササイズ」がメンタル改善やストレス軽減に効果的なのは知っていたけど（https://t.co/LrFUMCewRC）、「自然の音を聴くだけ」でも効果があるとは！ https://t.co/F44xwOlvhV

Apr 11, 2021 · 4 likes · 1,134 followers View post →
Ignacio Vázquez
@mrnachiti · X

RT @mrnachiti:

Jan 18, 2021 · 4 shares · 3,869 followers View post →
Andrés Planas Galiana
@GalianaAndres · X

RT @mrnachiti:

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Ignacio Hernando Valle
@nachoafysalud · X

RT @mrnachiti:

Jan 15, 2021 · 4 shares · 5,828 followers View post →
Ignacio Vázquez
@mrnachiti · X

Jan 15, 2021 · 14 likes · 4 shares · 3,869 followers View post →
Ricardo Pineda
@RHIKRDO · X

RT @AAlos40: Este estudio encontró que dos horas a la semana en la naturaleza incrementan tu salud física y mental. https://t.co/tWZNy6k3K9…

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Jordi Casas
@JordiCa03572136 · X

RT @AAlos40: Este estudio encontró que dos horas a la semana en la naturaleza incrementan tu salud física y mental. https://t.co/tWZNy6k3K9…

Dec 1, 2020 · 9 shares · 28 followers View post →
reyna
@castilloreyna · X

RT @AAlos40: Este estudio encontró que dos horas a la semana en la naturaleza incrementan tu salud física y mental. https://t.co/tWZNy6k3K9…

Dec 1, 2020 · 9 shares · 1,408 followers View post →
∆.R.∆.M
@aramh4ck · X

RT @AAlos40: Este estudio encontró que dos horas a la semana en la naturaleza incrementan tu salud física y mental. https://t.co/tWZNy6k3K9…

Dec 1, 2020 · 9 shares · 31,366 followers View post →
Ignacio
@Nachovillar4 · X

RT @AAlos40: Este estudio encontró que dos horas a la semana en la naturaleza incrementan tu salud física y mental. https://t.co/tWZNy6k3K9…

Dec 1, 2020 · 9 shares · 31 followers View post →
Kalistenika Motivación
@KalistenikaM · X

RT @AAlos40: Este estudio encontró que dos horas a la semana en la naturaleza incrementan tu salud física y mental. https://t.co/tWZNy6k3K9…

Dec 1, 2020 · 9 shares · 1,096 followers View post →
Oscar Andres
@OscarAndresMD · X

RT @AAlos40: Este estudio encontró que dos horas a la semana en la naturaleza incrementan tu salud física y mental. https://t.co/tWZNy6k3K9…

Dec 1, 2020 · 9 shares · 548 followers View post →
Mar Eme
@mar_121314 · X

RT @AAlos40: Este estudio encontró que dos horas a la semana en la naturaleza incrementan tu salud física y mental. https://t.co/tWZNy6k3K9…

Dec 1, 2020 · 9 shares · 644 followers View post →
Mauricio Silva
@DeMetabolismo · X

RT @AAlos40: Este estudio encontró que dos horas a la semana en la naturaleza incrementan tu salud física y mental. https://t.co/tWZNy6k3K9…

Dec 1, 2020 · 9 shares · 2,526 followers View post →
Hábitos 5 punto 0
@Habitos5punto0 · X

Este estudio encontró que dos horas a la semana en la naturaleza incrementan tu salud física y mental. https://t.co/tWZNy6k3K9 Este otro, que ejercitarse incluso 5min en la naturaleza, impactó positivamente en autoestima y estado de ánimo. https://t.co/YH0XbDU5Wm GTFO. https://t.co/wUHIjxzsCc

Dec 1, 2020 · 48 likes · 9 shares · 33,631 followers View post →
Kristie Leong M.D.
@DrKristieLeong · X

@Afriscopic Here you go: https://t.co/l6HXVXh6aW

Oct 22, 2020 · 1 like · 59,668 followers View post →
The Mental Health Mirror
@HEALTHMENTALTHE · X

RT @UCL_Loneliness: What is the Best Dose of Nature and Green Exercise for Improving Mental Health? A Multi-Study Analysis by Barton and Pr…

May 20, 2020 · 1 share · 287 followers View post →
Loneliness & SI in Mental Health research network
@UCL_Loneliness · X

What is the Best Dose of Nature and Green Exercise for Improving Mental Health? A Multi-Study Analysis by Barton and Pretty 2010 https://t.co/dA0XuLGLs6

May 20, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 5,142 followers View post →
Places and Health
@SPHSU_Places · X

Benefits from relatively brief contact with nature. It’s a good day to test this out yourself. https://t.co/fKUxY9xxl9

Apr 8, 2020 · 1,225 followers View post →
Kristie Leong M.D.
@DrKristieLeong · X

@booktalklady I hope this is the one: https://t.co/nqFrep8upc

Jan 22, 2019 · 59,668 followers View post →