Nature: 10 Beautiful Ways It Heals & Transforms The Mind (P)

People are getting further and further removed from nature both physically and mentally.

All around the world people live at a greater physical distance from nature and immerse themselves in it less frequently.

For example, in Europe humans live 7 percent further from nature now than they did in the year 2000 -- and all countries are following this pattern.

Across multiple studies, scientists are beginning to piece together just how profoundly damaging this shift might prove.

Whether in forests, city parks, or even brief moments outdoors, nature seems to touch parts of our lives that modern life too often neglects.

Here are 10 of the most striking psychological discoveries about the benefits of spending time in nature.