548 Listen Birds

August 02, 2023 00:01:07
548 Listen Birds
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548 Listen Birds

Aug 02 2023 | 00:01:07

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[00:00:00] Did you know that being able to see and hear birds can have positive effects on your mental health? London psychologists recruited nearly 1300 volunteer participants from Europe, America, Asia and Australia before COVID During COVID they asked them to report at periodic prompts on their urban mayan smartphone application. They answered if indoors or outdoors, saw or heard birds. They identified habitat, then rated their happiness and stress. [00:00:27] Encountering birds had several mental health benefits over being outdoors in green areas with no birds. People seeing or hearing birds reported feeling happier, more relaxed, and less stressed. They felt a stronger connection to nature and had an overall sense of well being. This was true even for those who had depression. Thus, spending time in nature and appreciating the beauty of birds can bring joy and improve our mental well being. Let's take time to observe nature and the birds. Cherish these moments. [00:00:57] Make forests, parks, gardens, and plant trees for everyone's well being. People everywhere plant native trees and plants in your yard to bring birds home. Take time to notice the birds.

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