Emotional regulation explains the benefits of nature contact and connection

“Nature is much more than a pill to pop, there are much deeper connections and a story to tell how nature keeps us well, rather than restores us… The role of nature in the regulation of emotions has been overlooked despite evidence that people seek out nature to manage their moods… (As various new studies show) “it’s increasingly clear that the benefits of nature contact and connection can be explained by changes in emotion regulation. As such, frameworks explaining how nature benefits wellbeing need to be updated to include emotion regulation in addition to restoration. Nature helps manage our moods and keep us well.”