Theories such as Psycho‐evolutionary Theory (Ulrich et al., 1991) and Attention Restoration Theory (Kaplan & Kaplan, 1989) propose potential mechanisms through which exposure to the natural environment can enhance health and wellbeing. Psycho‐evolutionary theory proposes that humans innately prefer natural environments that offer safety and... See more

Accumulated evidence suggests that physical activity may be as effective as psychological and pharmacological treatments for depression and anxiety (Cooney et al., 2013; Stubbs et al., 2017).