Three-Day Effect in Nature
Nature NuggetHistorical Account★★★★A science writer, Florence Williams, studied the effect of being out in nature on traumatized women and veterans with PTSD. She found that after about three days, participants showed measurable improvements in heart rate, blood pressure, brain wave patterns, memory, focus, and creativity. They also began opening up to each other emotionally.
Ayer, Jim; Nelson, Janice, “08 Come Apart Awhile” (AudioVerse teaching 24714).
The point
A study by Florence Williams found that spending three days in nature significantly improves physical and mental health metrics for traumatized individuals.
Scripture
Psalm 23:2-3Mark 6:31
Audience
AdultsYouth
Tone
Uplifting
To tell aloud
about 1 min · 52 words