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Are traffic, concrete and skyscrapers driving you crazy?

08.28.2006

Submitted by idealbite on Mon, 08/28/2006 - 5:00pm.
The Bite:
Maybe. Some doctors believe that a disconnect between people and nature leads to poor mental health. If you are one of the 46 million Americans who make mental health-related doctor's office visits every year, go with what works best for you. But if you like the sound of connecting with the Earth to heal your woes, read on.
The Benefits: 
  • Ecopsychologists believe that connecting with nature improves mental health. And if everyone makes this connection, we'll all be a lot more conscious of our eco-impact.
  • It really works. A 2004 study found that kids who engaged with nature were less apt to have ADHD symptoms. A U of Michigan study found that people who've got views of nature from home are happier.
  • It's as easy as getting outside - hiking or camping or spending the day on a lake. You know, something other than staring at a computer screen all day (the Bite's employees really have to work on that...).
Personally Speaking: 
This is a case where we really need to take our own advice. Good thing the Bite team is now equally divided between the Montana and San Francisco offices... lots of motivation to get out and enjoy the gorgeous surroundings.
Wanna Try: 

Cocktail Fact

Nature's Rx: a 1984 study found that post-op patients who had a view of trees needed fewer painkillers and had shorter hospital stays.

Bang For The Bite

Find a way of getting yourself connected with nature - your sanity could depend on it.

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