Why should I prescribe nature?
Are you looking for a simple way to improve you patients lives? The truth is that almost anyone can increase the time they spend in nature, no matter what their physical abilities are or where they live. A growing body of research suggests that spending time in nature has a wide range of positive effects on human health, from reduced chronic disease to improved birth outcomes—over and above the benefits of exercise.
- Supporting Research and Resources for Time in Nature
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Health Promotions in Texas Parks
Nature Prescriptions for Health: A Review of Evidence and Research Opportunities
What are the Benefits of Interacting with Nature?
Development and validation of self-efficacy and intention measures for spending time in nature
Time spent in nature can boost physical and mental well-being
The mental health benefits of nature: Spending time outdoors to refresh your mind
Nature Can Improve Health and Wellbeing
Nature Guide for College and University Students
The Center for Health and Nature
Healthy Parks Healthy People Resources
City of Austin Parks Prescription Toolkit
Parks and Improved Mental Health and Quality of Life
Parks and Chronic Disease Management
Health Benefits of Kids Who Learn and Play in Nature
Immerse Yourself in a Forest for Better Health
To improve mental health, focus on population health, prevention
The nature cure: how time outdoors transforms our memory, imagination and logic
- Podcast and webinars
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Why are Doctor's Prescribing Time in Nature?
