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Psychology study finds spill-over effects of nature visits on daily happiness

Psychology study finds spill-over effects of nature visits on daily happiness
health10/13/2025

A recent study suggests that visiting natural spaces can enhance daily happiness. Whether walking through a park or by a river, people reported better moods on days spent in nature, including those with mental health conditions like anxiety or depression.

People tend to report greater happiness on days when they visit natural spaces, according to new research published in The Journal of Positive Psychology. The study found that both green spaces like parks and forests and blue spaces such as rivers an... [7716 chars]