Bay Area Forest & Beach School
Evidence Based
We are deeply inspired by the science behind awe, social emotional learning and interconnectedness. Explore some of the latest research that drives our purpose.
We add new resources and content here often, so check back in regularily for more insights.
Books
AWE: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life
By: Dacher Keltner
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The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging
By: Julia Hotz
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Articles
Medical empirical research on forest bathing (Shinrin-yoku): a systematic review
"Forest bathing activities may significantly improve people’s physical and psychological health. In the future, medical empirical studies of forest bathing should reinforce basic studies and interdisciplinary exchange to enhance the methodological quality of papers while decreasing the risk of bias, thereby raising the grade of paper evidence."
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Effect of Forest Therapy on Depression and Anxiety: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
"This systematic review and meta-analyses summarized the currently available evidence on the association between forest therapy and depression and anxiety. As a result, it demonstrated that forest therapy has a large effect on alleviating depression and anxiety. Therefore, it is necessary to actively apply forest therapy to improve depression and anxiety in the future."
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Awe promotes moral expansiveness via the small-self
"Our findings show awe expands our sense of connectedness to the broader world, and through this, increases the breath of our moral concern."