Mindful of Nature
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‘It’s a great healer’: why being outdoors in nature means so much to us
As a recent study revealed almost half of UK adults now spend less than three hours a week in natural settings such as gardens, parks, fields or woods, we asked readers to tell us about what being outside means to them. The replies – heartfelt and passionate – came flooding in, with some admitting they just did not have the words to say how…
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‘It’s a great healer’: why being outdoors in nature means so much to us
Many of those who love spending time in Britain’s green places say it is awe-inspiring, calming and therapeutic
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Effect of app-based mindfulness on extinction recall
Fear-based disorders affect millions worldwide, yet current treatments show limited effectiveness for many patients. While mindfulness is increasingly used clinically for anxiety and trauma disorders, the neural mechanisms underlying its effects on fear processing remain unclear. We conducted a randomized controlled trial using 7T fMRI to…
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Effect of app-based mindfulness on extinction recall – a 7T-fMRI study - Scientific Reports
Fear-based disorders affect millions worldwide, yet current treatments show limited effectiveness for many patients. While mindfulness is increasingly used clinically for anxiety and trauma disorders, the neural mechanisms underlying its effects on fear processing remain unclear. We conducted a randomized … Continue reading
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Evaluating the Impact of a Sit Spot Mindfulness Practice on Students
Interesting article from higher education research. “College students frequently struggle with their mental wellbeing, and stress and anxiety decrease academic performance, satisfaction, and completion. A variety of systemic approaches are needed to address undergraduate mental wellness, including pedagogies of wellness through which…
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College students frequently struggle with their mental wellbeing, and stress and anxiety decrease academic performance, satisfaction, and completion. A variety of systemic approaches are needed to address undergraduate mental wellness, including pedagogies of wellness through which faculty create restorative learning … Continue reading
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How Nature Helps Us Heal
A doctor explains why he prescribes time outside to his patients.
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_nature_helps_us_heal
greatergood.berkeley.edu
A doctor explains why he prescribes time outside to his patients.
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How to Let Go of Little Annoyances
How we deal with our daily hassles can profoundly affect our health and relationships. Here’s how to do better.
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_to_let_go_of_little_annoyances
greatergood.berkeley.edu
How to Let Go of Little Annoyances
How we deal with our daily hassles can profoundly affect our health and relationships. Here’s how to do better.
