Ecopsychology Archives

Nature Sounds Improve Emotional State

January 3, 2015 by Merv Mandelbaum

Need to relax? Well, dig out that hokey Sounds of the Forest CD your aunt gave you for your birthday last year, because guess what? The damn thing works. A study published in Ecopsychology has found that calm nature sounds, even when played back from a recording, can aid in … Read More

Hiking with a Group Lowers Stress

October 14, 2014October 11, 2014 by Merv Mandelbaum

Have lots of stress in your day-to-day life? Struggling with depression and other mental health issues? Unemployed? Breaking up with your girlfriend? There’s a simple answer to all these things: go on a hike with a group of people. It’ll improve your mood. A study published in Ecopsychology found that group nature … Read More