SUGi Talks Why we feel better after a walk in a forest? Well — there’s a science to it!
Nov 15, 2024
In this engaging conversation, Lucy Jones, a writer and journalist known for 'Losing Eden: Why Our Minds Need The Wild,' shares insights into the profound impact of nature on mental well-being. She discusses research showing how views of nature can aid hospital recovery and the importance of reconnecting with the environment for stress relief. Lucy also explores the need for green spaces in urban planning, advocating for designs that enhance our connection to nature and promote health, encouraging listeners to embrace the healing power of the wild.
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Horticultural Therapy in Secure Unit
- Lucy Jones visited a horticultural therapy program in a medium secure unit, blending hospital and prison elements.
- The therapy shows nature access is a fundamental human need for healing, especially in extreme unwellness cases.
Nature Views Aid Patient Recovery
- Patients with views of trees recovered faster and needed fewer painkillers than those seeing brick walls.
- This landmark study linked nature exposure to better health outcomes in modern medical recovery.
Nature Access Feels Like Privilege
- Access to nature in hospitals is still a privilege rather than a standard worldwide.
- Nature's healing benefits are fundamental but lack universal implementation and investment.
