What is forest bathing? The mental health connection Physical health benefits Nature and urban living The role of ecotherapy Incorporating forest bathing into daily life Conclusion References Further reading Research suggests that spending time in natural settings is beneficial to both mental and physical health. Some findings are based on the active practice of forest bathing, while others relate to non-deliberate time spent in nature. Image Credit: U. J. Alexander/Shutterstock.com The connection between nature and health is not a simple one. Engaging with the natural world is a multisensory, multivariate experience. For that reason, it can be difficult to narrow...