December 2021 PMID 34646931

Nature-based outdoor activities for mental and physical health: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Peter A Coventry, JenniferV E Brown, Jodi Pervin, Sally Brabyn, Rachel Pateman, Josefien Breedvelt, Simon Gilbody, Rachel Stancliffe, Rosemary McEachan, PiranC L White

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The discussions highlight personal experiences, such as walking in nature and listening to natural sounds, which demonstrate appreciation for the mental health benefits noted in the publication. The tone is positive and reflective, emphasizing the restorative qualities of outdoor activities and supporting the summarized research, though without extensive debate or detailed critique.

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Most of the posts express positive sentiments and support the idea that outdoor nature activities benefit mental health, aligning with the publication's findings.

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Posts show high interest, sharing personal experiences and emphasizing the therapeutic effects of being in nature.

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Some posts reflect moderate engagement by describing personal activities and referencing the article, though deeper analysis or critique is limited.

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While users value the benefits discussed, the overall influence appears modest, primarily encouraging individual activity rather than policy or widespread change.

Abstract in brief

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined outdoor nature-based interventions (NBIs) for adults in community settings, focusing on their impact on mental and physical health, especially mental health conditions like depression and anxiety.
The results showed that NBIs, such as gardening and green exercise, are effective in improving mental health by reducing depression and anxiety, boosting positive emotions, and decreasing negative feelings, with the most beneficial effects seen after 8 to 12 weeks of activity lasting 20 to 90 minutes.
However, there was limited evidence of benefits for physical health, and the study highlighted the need for further research to determine the most effective types, durations, and formats of NBIs for improving overall wellbeing.]

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Andrea Williams

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Yesterday got the family out walking in nature it is so still and healing listening to the birds sounds, the wind rustling through the leaves and it is so good for your mental health to experience that stillness. So good for your mental health. https://t.co/zVkgEutGhO https://t.co/WOPjF1UrtR

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Tony Robertson

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