National parks give a $6 trillion boost to mental health worldwide

There is a link between visiting protected outdoor areas like national parks, and improved mental health and well-being.

Spending as little as two hours per week outdoors can be beneficial to one’s health and quality of life.

The economic impact of protected areas like national parks on peoples’ mental health is $6 trillion per year worldwide.

Whether you prefer coastal walks on sandy beaches or exploring forests and mountains, spending time in the great outdoors can help improve your health and well-being, new research finds. Several surveys have found links between time spent in nature and lower blood pressure – and that as little as two hours a week spent outdoors can be beneficial.

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