Nature and Crises (05-26-23)
A literature review completed by Nigg, Petersen, and MacIntyre’s confirms the positive effects of exposure to nature during the pandemic and argues for the future support of nature spaces. The investigators found that “Overall, the findings indicate that nature may mitigate [lessen] the impact of COVID-19 on psychological health and physical activity. . . . Overall, natural environments demonstrate considerable potential in buffering the impact of stressful events on a population level on mental health.”