Connecting With Nature

What are the benefits of connecting to nature? Is this supported by scientific evidence? What are strategies to communicate this knowledge? This learning module will address these questions and more.

We begin by exploring how the opportunity for nature connection and the health of our population is being threatened by a changing climate, urbanization, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Then we examine the incredibly wide breadth of scientific research behind the mental and physical health benefits of connecting to nature. As healthcare professionals, we have the opportunity to not only advocate for increased accessibility to nature for our communities’ health, but also, to motivate our patients through evidence-based communication.

The goal of this learning module is to empower you to understand the specific health benefits of connecting to nature and how to share them with your community, your patients and yourself.