In Nature and The Mind , leading neuroscientist Dr Marc Berman explains how nature captures attention in ways that lead to improvements in cognitive performance, but also in self-control, reduced aggression, and crime. His research shows the different ways that interaction with nature also increases self-reflective thought and spirituality. Incredibly, you don''t even need to like being in nature to get these benefits. Some of them can be obtained from proximity with architecture, art, or stimuli that simply mimic patterns of nature. On top of the mental benefits, our interactions with nature also affect our physical state. The fractal patterns, where the same branching pattern is repeated throughout a structure such as the branches of a tree, and curved edge structures of nature may place the brain in more rested states, that can rejuvenate us and generate ''attention restoration''. What if we knew how to harness attention restoration for our brain health and focus, to help us become calmer, more productive and less distracted? We know from schemes within our NHS, seeing nature out of a hospital window can speed recovery from surgery. There are projects across Britain set up to encourage ''time in nature'' to be prescribed as part of the treatment plan for those suffering with mental health issues. Nature and The Mind is a groundbreaking book, the first of its kind to reveal the new science behind why.

Autorentext
Dr Berman is an acclaimed psychologist who founded the field of environmental neuroscience, which aims to understand the two-way relationship between the human brain and the environment. He is the Director of the Environmental Neuroscience Laboratory at the University of Chicago.

Klappentext

**The groundbreaking new book showing how nature enhances our powers of attention and shapes brain development, from the founder of the field of environmental neuroscience.

'Nature's power has everything to do with attention, the driving force behind our thoughts and behaviour... Dr Berman says that our lack of access to nature (or unwillingness to go out in it) has contributed to soaring rates of stress, chronic disease, loneliness and other mental health issues. Reconnecting to nature can be part of the antidote' - MEN'S HEALTH MAGAZINE**

What if we could harness the power of nature to become calmer, more focused and less distracted?

With so many things vying for our attention in modern life, we're suffering a global epidemic of distraction, leaving us feeling drained, depleted and isolated. Renowned professor of psychology Dr Marc Berman offers a groundbreaking solution through environmental neuroscience and the art of attention restoration.

In Nature and the Mind, Dr Berman identifies the essential elements of a 'nature prescription' that can improve out cognitive performance and mental resilience, sharing life-altering findings such as:
Having just eleven more trees on your street is related to decreases in cardio-metabolic disorders like stroke, diabetes and heart disease.
Short walks in nature can improve attention by almost 20 percent and decrease depression symptoms.
More green space around schools and homes is related to better school performance, reduced crime and improved working memory.

Featuring clear, practical solutions that you can apply to your daily life, no matter where you live, Nature and the Mind reveals how nature is the key to boosting your energy, restoring attention, changing your mood, and improving your mental and physical health.