Nature Connectedness and Mindfulness on Mental Health and Well-Being

• In Event: Research Poster Session

Session Submission Type: Research Poster

Summary

Anxious? Stressed? Overwhelmed? GO OUTSIDE and BREATHE! Mindfulness and nature-connectedness are associated with benefits such as decreasing stress levels, anxiety, and rumination while increasing self-compassion and self-esteem. The findings from this study impact students' mental health and inform teaching practices and curriculum development while highlighting nature's importance in our lives.

Sub Unit

• NAAEE Research Symposium

Presenters

• Molina Walters, Arizona State University

• Cyna Schuster, Arizona State University