"Get some fresh air." For centuries, that has been common advice for those looking to find peace of mind, greater calm, a jolt of inspiration, or a fresh perspective. Although the conventional wisdom is generations old, it is only relatively recently that a robust body of empirical evidence has begun to support nature's therapeutic properties.

Nature Therapy, in support of these efforts, makes a compelling case for nature-based treatments, including history, recommendations, and definitions, and offers a way in to remembering what the mental health field has forgotten: how nature can augment traditional medical treatments to restore, heal, and even prevent potential illness. The book explores the risks, benefits, specific applications, and limitations of modalities that include   


                * Forest bathing

• Horticultural therapy
• Wilderness therapy
• Balneotherapy and hydrotherapy

• Animal-assisted therapy

• Key takeaways for ease of future reference

• Brief quizzes that contextualize the evidence and aid in the retention of the information

• Extensive resources and references that connect readers with additional reliable sources of information