The power of nature at end of life
Much has been made of the role that nature can play in soothing stress and anxiety. Now scientific research on the link between nature therapy and pain is mounting.
From Forest-Therapy to Virtual Reality immersion, there are a growing number of scientific pilots and studies that are examining the causal effect of nature on pain, depression and anxiety. But what role can they play at the end of life and can nature help ease our acceptance of death?
We have gathered some of the latest scientific studies together in our Resources Library, which you can access below.
As a result of this emerging scientific research, many hospitals, mental health units and hospices are adapting their medical surroundings to bring the outdoors, inside; offering immobile patients the opportunity to benefit from the power of nature at a moment when they may most crave it.
We interviewed biophillic designer, Kate Bond, about the role her art is playing in shaping medical architecture and patient wellbeing.
You can watch her interview, by clicking the button below.
