Trees are good for your mental health

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Research shows that access to trees reduces rates of depression, lowers levels of the brain’s main stress hormone, cortisol, and improves cognitive function. This is especially true in cities and urban areas, where residents are significantly more likely to battle depression and anxiety. By breaking up concrete jungles with urban forests, we can help make people happier and healthier.

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in five U.S. adults experience mental illness. It’s a troubling trend that affects people of all backgrounds.

Despite the overwhelming amount of research available, there’s seemingly little awareness among U.S. adults about how trees can positively affect our day-to-day well-being. According to a Harris Poll survey commissioned by the Arbor Day Foundation, only 41% of American adults valued a tree’s ability to boost mental health. I believe this is because, too often, green space is seen as a luxury.

https://www.treehugger.com/trees-must-have-when-addressing-mental-health-7503294

I feel fortunate that I have 4 big trees in my yard, and 2 baby ones. There is nowhere nearby to walk in nature. The town has a park but it is always full of people.