When you walk around a college campus and look at the buildings and scenery, have you taken the time to look at the amount of greenspaces that are around?. If you are a college student wouldn’t you want your campus to have various green spaces for sports, meditation or to simply hangout with friends or do homework? In this article, we will look at the relationship between college campus green spaces and student mental health and academic achievement.
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Mental and Physical Benefits of Gardening
After COVID-19, there has been a spike in mental health issues that has affected people in many ways. Research has shown that green spaces and nature have a positive impact on mental health. Even a simple park with trees can positively impact one’s wellbeing. Gardening has also been shown to be beneficial to physical and mental wellbeing and health. Gardening helps an individual feel oneness with nature, increases happiness, and lowers the risk for many mental illnesses. It is said, “Gardening adds years to your life and life to your years.” -Unknown.
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