Results: Spring flowers can be nature's antidote to stressful times
Published on 04/27/2025
Source: https://apnews.com/article/nature-relaxation-bluebells-spring-flowers-f2a4f05ab4807fe88eca7bc97eb4ec12

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"From a stroll through a city park to a day spent hiking in the wilderness, exposure to nature has been linked to a host of benefits, including improved attention, lower stress, better mood, reduced risk of psychiatric disorders, and even upticks in empathy and cooperation," a 2020 article of the American Psychological Association said. How much do you agree with the idea that spending time in nature helps relieve stress and anxiety?

Strongly agree – nature is essential to my mental health
48%
1283 votes
Somewhat agree – it's helpful, but not a cure-all
34%
914 votes
Neutral
7%
182 votes
Disagree – nature doesn't really affect my stress levels
3%
85 votes
Undecided
9%
236 votes
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"These are extraordinary times," said Ignace Glorieux, a sociology professor at Brussels University, adding that the under-30 generation in particular is under pressure. Do you think society puts too much pressure on people to always be "productive," even during leisure time? Yes
59%
1601 votes
No
15%
397 votes
Undecided
26%
702 votes
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