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Scientists Want to Know How the Smells of Nature Benefit Our Health

UW NEWS

September 19th, 2023: Taking Hopeful Action for Win-Win Climate Change and Mental Health Policies

Jointly sponsored by OECD, EarthLab, and Environment and Well-Being Lab

Can Virtual Reality Mimic Nature's Power to Make Us Healthier?

Scientific American

On May 11th, 2023 EWB director Dr. Bratman delivered a talk at the Picower Institute of Learning and Memory at MIT's biennial spring symposium titled "The Environmental and Social Determinants of Child Mental Health"

Picower Institute of Learning and Memory

On April 20th, 2023 EWB Director Dr. Bratman spoke on the importance of nature and health for youth at the White House Invest in Nature Summit

White House Office of Science and Technology Policy

Forests and Trees for Human Health: Pathways, Impacts, Challenges and Response Options

International Union of Forest Research Organizations

Green Blocks Boost Tacoma Neighborhoods One Tree at a Time

The Urbanist

2023 May Be the Year Tacoma's Housing Policy Grows Up

The Urbanist

Stressed During the Holidays? There's an Exercise for That

The New York Times

Gregory Bratman, SEFS Assistant Professor, Named on the Highly Cited Researchers 2022 List

SEFS News and Events

Why Doctors Are Prescribing Nature Walks

Time Magazine

The World's Most Awesome Outdoor Installations

Financial Times

Why a Backyard that's 'For the Birds' is Great for Kids, Too

National Geographic

Reactions to Changes in Biodiversity

BlueHealth

Nurtured by Nature

American Psychological Association

Birding with Benefits: How Nature Improves Our Mental Mindsets

Audubon Magazine

Are Green Spaces in Cities as Good for Us as Green Spaces in Mountains?

REI Co-op

How to Consider Nature's Impact on Mental Health in City Plans

UW News

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