Journal of Hypertension: Open Access

Department of Neurology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada

Publications

• Mini Review   
  Nature Exposure Therapies and Mental Health
  Author(s): Ramaniya Grecola*
  
  Nature exposure therapies have garnered attention as potential interventions for alleviating stress, depression and anxiety levels. This systematic review aims to assess the effects of nature exposure therapies on mental health outcomes. A comprehensive search of electronic databases was conducted to identify relevant studies. Eligible studies were Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) and quasi-experimental studies that evaluated the effects of nature exposure therapies on stress, depression and anxiety levels compared to control conditions. A total of insert number studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in the review. The findings suggest that nature exposure therapies, including forest bathing, nature walks, gardening and horticultural therapy, are associated with significant reductions in stress, depression and anxiety levels. However, variations in.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2167-1095.2024.13.445

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