SUN Program

This week we celebrate the start of the fall season and are reminded of how nature offers a wonderful source of self-care. Research has shown that when we thoughtfully connect with nature, we can experience numerous benefits. Meaningful contact with nature is associated with increases in happiness, subjective well-being, positive affect, positive social interactions and a sense of meaning and purpose in life, as well as decreases in mental distress according to a review of the research by Gregory Bratman, PhD, an assistant professor at the University of Washington. Read more