The Effect of Green Space on Cognitive Development

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Green spaces near schools promote cognitive development in children. Even just seeing greenery, they don't even have to be in it, promotes the sense of well-being and emotional and cognitive development. People who make more money can afford to buy homes with backyards or in really affluent suburbs where they have well-maintained public parks. exposure to urban environments, particularly through childhood to adulthood, is linked to attention deficits,. maybe even at the extreme, things like ADHD.

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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