Health for People and the Environment

Clear: Proposes the taxonomy of this young field and lists educational opportunities.

Holistic: Promotes biopsychosocial quality of life through nature experiences.

Ambitious: Consciously combating climate change.

Those who spend time in nature, surrounded by animals and plants, feel it immediately: Here lies the source of our physical and mental health. This book illustrates the range of possibilities and offerings for living healthily in and with nature. Discover animal, plant, and landscape-based interventions, as well as naturopathy, green care, eco-tourism, green architecture, or nature journaling. Insights from science and case studies complement this overview. Contributions from over 20 international experts address questions such as:

Which interventions are effective for specific disorders?

How can we distinguish between reputable and superficial wellness offerings?

How do we prevent the exploitation of nature, and what can individuals do to preserve the planet?.