Being outdoors and 'forest bathing' can offer profound benefits to your metal health! 🌳🛁 •🌿 A 2015 study done at Standford found that subjects who walked in nature had a decrease in anxiety and negativity, while experiencing enhanced positive emotions and working memory performance compared to subjects who walked in an urban environment. Link to study: pnas.org/content/early/2015/06/23/1510459112 •🌿 Several studies have proven this connection, including a meta-analysis that showed a strong relationship between time spent in nature and overall happiness. Link to study: europepmc.org/abstract/pmc/pmc4157607 • • Get off the couch and go enjoy the great outdoors!!🌲🌲 • • • • #thegreatoutdoors #forestbathing #mentalhealth #gohiking #freshair #wellness #sunexposure #holistichealth #grounding #happiness #movement #health #lessanxiety #happy #improvecognition #havefunwithit #justdoit #lanalovesit #getoutside