Nature is Medicine Interactive Project

Nature is Medicine

Take care of yourself and go outside

College students often face overwhelming levels of stress, making it challenging for them to prioritize self-care. However, spending time outdoors can significantly enhance their mental health, offering benefits such as reduced stress and anxiety, improved sleep quality, better attention span, and greater emotional stability. Ohio University is fortunate to have a beautiful campus surrounded by scenic outdoor trails and inviting study areas. It is crucial for students to take full advantage of these resources to cultivate a healthy mental balance and enhance their overall well-being. By embracing the great outdoors, students can create a more fulfilling college experience that supports their academic and personal growth.

Get Outside!

5 Benefits of going outside!

• Read Outside
• People-watch
• Have a picnic
• Listen to music
• Explore Campus
• Phone a friend

1. Reduce stress
2. enhance focus
3. increase energy
4. improve memory
5. boost creativity

Outdoor Spaces at OU

The Ridges Loop Trail

Emeriti Park

Strouds Run Park

College Green

Hockhocking adena bikeway

Rockhouse Paw Paw Trail

Wolfe Garden

Sources

• https://edsource.org/2023/more-college-campuses-leveraging-the-outdoors-to-support-student-mental-health/697633#:~:text=According%20to%20a%202018%20study,welfare%20or%20quality%20of%20life.”
• https://myprivateprofessor.com/college-students-go-outside/
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9099854/