Purpose Open water swimming (also known as outdoor or wild swimming) is a popular blue
activity which has become of recent interest in the mental health sphere. Moreover, it is an …

We show how the dire state of the Earth's rivers entangles intimately with
'thingifying'processes at the heart of colonial modernity. Known in many precolonial and …

Understanding the integrated landscape characteristics and spatial sequences of
greenways and the surrounding visual environments is crucial for connecting fragmented …

The effects of 'nature'on mental health and subjective well-being have yet to be consistently
integrated into ecosystem service models and frameworks. To address this gap, we used …

Spending time in or around bodies of water or 'blue spaces' can benefit human health and
well-being. A growing body of evidence suggests immersion in blue space, eg, participating …

Background Outdoor swimming is increasingly popular, with enthusiasts claiming benefits to
mental health. However, there is limited research into its effectiveness as an intervention for …

There is growing research into the links between blue space encounters, human health and
wellbeing, and increasing interest in prescribing nature-based activities to promote physical …

Vitality is important for subjective well-being and performance, which makes strategies for its
enhancement an important research issue. While prior research showed that mindfulness …

The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes that health and well-being are essential
to achieving the United Nations (UN) Development Agenda 2030, which includes the goal of …

Background A nature-based social prescription (NBSP) is an approach to improving mental
health outcomes that involves prescribing nature-based interventions as complementary or …