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Nature's Impact on Mental Health
This chapter examines the profound influence of childhood exposure to natural environments on mental health outcomes in adulthood. It discusses research findings linking green space access with lower levels of depression and anxiety, and it emphasizes the critical need for children to reconnect with nature in an increasingly urbanized world. Additionally, the chapter reflects on historical shifts towards nature and the challenges of modern living in relation to mental well-being.