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21-4-2021 1:35 PM

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21-4-2021 1:44 PM

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Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting lockdown, human experiences in nature became increasingly prevalent. Studies have concluded that these experiences and encounters with nature have had a significant benefit on human health both physically and psychologically. One study conducted on the use of greenspace during lockdown found “...consistent positive associations between frequency of greenspace use and the five measures of mental health outcomes” (Soga et al., 2020). We aim to analyze the findings of other research studies in an attempt to fully describe the total benefits of nature within the context of current pandemic life, including Covid-related compliance.

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Presented at the 3rd International Conference of the YEAH

SDG Theme: SDG 3 - Good Health & Wellbeing, SDG 4- Quality Education, SDG 11 -Sustainable Cities & Communities

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Conference Proceedings for The 3rd Global Virtual Conference of the Youth Environmental Alliance in Higher Education

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Apr 21st, 1:35 PM Apr 21st, 1:44 PM

Session 2F The benefits of nature on human health during the COVID-19 pandemic

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting lockdown, human experiences in nature became increasingly prevalent. Studies have concluded that these experiences and encounters with nature have had a significant benefit on human health both physically and psychologically. One study conducted on the use of greenspace during lockdown found “...consistent positive associations between frequency of greenspace use and the five measures of mental health outcomes” (Soga et al., 2020). We aim to analyze the findings of other research studies in an attempt to fully describe the total benefits of nature within the context of current pandemic life, including Covid-related compliance.