Why Nature - Research & Evidence

Further Learning

When making the decision to invest in yourself or your team you might find it helpful to know that what you are about to embark on adds value and has some evidence to support such interventions in nature.

Below just a few links research and resources that support the approaches and experiences at Where the Mind Grow. Our nature coaching links closely with evidenced based research and we are always looking to share this information through our blogs and social media.

Forest Walking Affects Autonomic Nervous Activity:

An article exploring research into time in forests, exploring the principles of Shinrin Yoku on Reduction of stress. READ MORE

Finding Nature

Finding Nature hosts extensive research & findings from Dr. Miles Richardson Professor of Human Factors & Nature Connectedness at Derby University READ MORE

Annual Reviews Audio - Public Health Nature & Health

A 30 Minute interview with lead researchers LISTEN HERE

Biophilia In The Workplace

Journalistic article from Sophie Barton on Biophilia and workplaces. The benefits of bringing nature into health work places. READ MORE

Creativity in the Wild: Improving Creative Reasoning through Immersion in Natural Settings

EXTRACT FROM ACADEMIC ABSTRACT: "Attention Restoration Theory (ART) [5] suggests that nature has specific restorative effects on the prefrontal cortex-mediated executive attentional system, which can become depleted with overuse. High levels of engagement with technology and multitasking place demands on executive attention to switch amongst tasks, maintain task goals, and inhibit irrelevant actions or cognitions" Citation: Atchley RA, Strayer DL, Atchley P (2012) Creativity in the Wild: Improving Creative Reasoning through Immersion in Natural Settings. PLoS ONE 7(12): e51474.

Wildlife Trusts: Health & Wellbeing benefits of volunteering

Research paper by Exeter University on volunteering in conservation & benefits of health and well-being. READ MORE