Nature and the Mind

In Nature and The Mind, leading neuroscientist Dr Marc Berman explains how nature holds the key to our cognitive performance and mental resilience. His pioneering research shows the different ways that nature influences self-reflective thought and spirituality, and can how the prevalence of nature in an environment has a direct impact on self-control, reduced aggression and crime. You don't even need to actively like being in nature to get these benefits. What if we knew how to harness attention restoration for our brain health and focus, to help us become calmer, more productive and less distracted? For all of us who are sometimes drained, distracted, isolated, or depressed, in this accessible and authoritative book Dr Berman identifies the essential elements of a 'nature prescription' that can inspire happiness and hope, renew energy and attention, and spur cooperation and connection. We know from schemes within our NHS, seeing nature out of a hospital window can speed recovery from surgery. There are projects across Britain set up to encourage 'time in nature' to be prescribed as part of the treatment plan for those suffering with mental health issues. Nature in the Mind offers practical tools for incorporating this knowledge into your immediate environment and practice, to reap the benefits for your mental clarity and physical calm. Nature and The Mind is a groundbreaking book, the first of its kind to reveal the new science behind why we need nature, and strengthen our awareness of how humans are intertwined with our environment in myriad powerful ways.