Psychology Today | 02.07.2026 22:24
Can nature heal? Human history regarding the relationship with nature is paradoxical. On one hand, the notion that time in nature may confer healing properties is intuitive—nature is where we’re from as a species. Our systems have evolved to fit that environment, and we should feel at home in it. Indeed, nature fascinates us and produces experiences of awe; visiting nature is a favored pastime. Many people, when they seek to relax, recharge, or set their mind right, will opt to spend time in nature—hiking, viewing, camping, gathering, meditating, etc.
