3 Ways Running Away to the Mountains Can Cure Your Depression

There is an entire science called eco-therapy, which is the use of natural wilderness, woods and mountains to raise a person’s spirit. No doubt, we are living in a heavily industrialized age, more so than ever before. Maybe it’s no coincidence that we are also more depressed, even in an age of modern convenience.

For a long time now, poets have referenced how nature is of benefit to humankind. But only recently have we had the science to back our suspicions. Stress reduction studies show that outdoor recreation reduces stress, and even a view of …read more