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Researchers say one hour a week in nature boosts mental health
Original: This is really one of those questions that, through a certain lens, are terrifying: "What is the minimum amount of time
A new research finding is circulating online: people need as little as one hour per week in green spaces to gain mental health benefits. Commenters are struck by how small the required dose is, with some calling the implication unsettling, worrying the figure could be used to justify minimal or inadequate access to nature rather than encouraging more time outdoors.
Why now: The surprisingly low threshold of one hour a week in green spaces is sparking debate about how nature exposure benefits and policy might be framed.
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