[11][12] Even a small amount of interaction with nature, such as having a tree outside one’s home in urban communities, has been found to increase human wellbeing and promote mental health.
[13] Forest therapy has been linked to some physiological benefits as indicated by neuroimaging and the profile of mood states psychological test.
[22] Nature therapy could help with general medical recovery, pain reduction, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, dementia, obesity, and vitamin D deficiency.
[23] Interactions with nature environments enhance social connections, stewardship, sense of place, and increase environmental participation.
[26] Research also suggests that childhood experience in nature are crucial for children in their daily lives as it contributes to several developmental outcomes and various domains of their well-being.
[29] Additionally, there are concerns from researchers expressing that time spent in nature as a form of regenerative therapy is highly personal and entirely unpredictable.