Finding respite in the nature nearby to combat stress

Taking a walk can make you feel better, but is there scientific research? Yes, says Kathleen Wolf. She's a research social scientist at the UW School of Environmental & Forest Sciences who studies how people can benefit from nature experiences.
As studies have shown — and personal experiences can attest — spending time in nature helps reduce anxiety, improve mental health and well-being, and bolster physical health. Studies also show there is much to be gained from nature close to home, whether in a yard, on neighborhood walks or even indoors.
Wolf is currently turning her expertise towards helping develop policies that are mindful of nature in our civic spaces and incorporate thoughtful planning when we design our communities.

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