Outdoors x Mental Health

[Former community member]

Anyone want to talk about how getting outside has helped them with their mental health?

shotoniphone7

[WeekendWarrior]

For those interested, The Nature Fix by Florence Williams dives into the science of how getting outside is good for all of us.

[Former community member]

Whoa, this book looks awesome. Super interested in learning about the science behind our need to be in nature. Thanks @WeekendWarrior !

[HikerBabe]

It's well known that exercise induces endorphins. Not everyone is into nature (although it's hard to imagine a non-outdoorsy person being on this forum), but I certainly think it has healing effects. I haven't struggled with longterm mental health, but when I'm feeling down, a hike with my dog lifts my spirits like nothing else. 

[joshmblott]

I do believe it helps a lot