Exposure of Children to Nature Yields Fewer Behavioral, Distress and Hyperactivity Problems

16th January, 2019

18 January 2019, ADHD, Newsletter, OT, School Psych

[Source: Medical X-Press]

The city lifestyle has been criticized as a key reason that children are disconnected from nature. This has led to an unhealthy lifestyle in regard to active play and eating habits. Even worse, many young children do not feel well psychologically—they are often stressed and depressed. Sixteen percent of preschoolers in Hong Kong and up to 22 percent in China show signs of mental health problems.

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