NHH-UT Research Briefs gives an overview of recent and pertinent nature and health research.

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Research Briefs

NHH-UT research briefs give an overview of recent and pertinent nature and health research. Browse the library by topic to quickly find research relevant to your work or interests.

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Mental Health & Wellbeing

Research on how nature exposure can affect mental health, mood, stress, cognition, creativity, and wellbeing across different populations.

6 briefs

Physical vs. Virtual Nature, Creativity, and Self-Concept

Prepared by Myra Gerst

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Children, Schools & Youth

Research on the role of nature in children’s and adolescents’ health, learning, development, school environments, and everyday life.

10 briefs

School Greenspace Interventions and Student Wellbeing

Prepared by Owen Watkins

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Nature Prescriptions & Healthcare

Research on bringing nature into healthcare, preventive care, and programs that connect people with outdoor and nature-based experiences.

4 briefs

Implementing Nature Prescriptions for Children and Youth

Prepared by Myra Gerst

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Parks, Communities & Equity

Research on parks, green space access, community health, equity, social connection, and the policies that shape people’s access to nature.

5 briefs

Outdoor Recreation & Everyday Nature

Research on how people experience nature in daily life, the benefits of ordinary nature contact, and the conditions that shape outdoor use.

5 briefs