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The effect of brief exposure to virtual nature on mental wellbeing in adolescents

M. Owens and H. Bunce

A randomized proof-of-principle study found that a brief 6-minute virtual woodland exposure produced beneficial effects on adolescents’ stress, relaxation, mood, attention, nature connection and nature spirituality, and was largely acceptable and feasible—suggesting potential for self-help, prevention, or adjunctive use. Research conducted by Matthew Owens and Hannah Bunce.... show more

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