The Effects of Social Media on Mental Health

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Our modern day environment does not stimulate the same activity or cognitive thrill. When we're trying to navigate our concrete cities, we're doing monotonous daily tasks,. That constant spike in dopamine elicited by social media requires the kind of attention that is incredibly procedural and automatic. It doesn't take much from us cognitively or emotionally.

This week we're discussing the secret and the science behind the healing powers of nature. Our generation has become increasingly detached from the outdoors and our wild roots, with over 90% of our days spent indoors or on a screen, often at the expense of our mental wellbeing, sense of self, psychological and spiritual connection with the land and overall physical health. In this episode we explore ideas around nature deficit disorder, recent longitudinal studies on the impacts of green spaces on our mental health and practices such as forest bathing, forest schools, water therapy and what we can learn from the deep connection that Indigenous groups have with the land. We also discuss how we can easily integrate more time outdoors into our daily routine to radically improve our psychological wellbeing. Listen now.

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