Abstract
Environment is a boon given to each and every living organism on the earth. Being with the nature is always a rich source of mental peace and wellbeing. Connectivity with the nature always gives a sense of being blessed by the Almighty God; it leads to enhance the sense of fully functioning self of the individual as well. Environmental Psychology is an interdisciplinary field which focuses on the application of interaction with environment on the mental, physical, social and spiritual wellbeing. Several research studies have indicated that involvement with natural surroundings is beneficial for the enhancement of overall wellbeing of the society in general and of individuals in particular. Nature is significantly important for the mental health as it helps to reduce the level of stress, irritation, anxiety, aggression, cardiovascular disease etc. The need of the hour is to encourage the health promoting lifestyle which ensures the interaction with the environment in the form of morning walks, meditation, mindfulness, yoga, breathing exercises, cycling, skipping, playing outdoor games etc.
Highlights
Life has evolved in the lap of Mother Nature
As we are compelled to live in the artificial environment, we are deprived of this positive energy
All of us are forced to work in artificially build environment, drive on heavy traffic roads, walk on over crowded streets and many more all of these are the source of stress and threats to our wellbeing, they result into disturbed mental health, irritation, anxiety, restlessness, depression, health related ailments etc
Summary
Life has evolved in the lap of Mother Nature. In ancient times there was a perfect balance between the environment and human beings, our ancestors used to do the daily life activities by interacting with the nature. God has created the nature so beautifully that it reminds us the love of our omnipotent almighty God. As we are compelled to live in the artificial environment, we are deprived of this positive energy. Due to excessive deprivation of nature we get frustrated and that leads to aggressive, irritation, headaches, low mental health and disturbed overall wellbeing. Environmental psychology is a science that studies connection between environment and mental health of the individuals. It states that humans have positive reactions to the natural environment. All of us are forced to work in artificially build environment, drive on heavy traffic roads, walk on over crowded streets and many more all of these are the source of stress and threats to our wellbeing, they result into disturbed mental health, irritation, anxiety, restlessness, depression, health related ailments etc. Review of literature indicated that urbanization is a potential cause of deprivation from natural surroundings
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