Existing outdoors in nature is good for humans both mentally and physically. It’s a well-documented phenomenon! Though why this is the case is still being explored.

New research has discovered one mechanism underlying the benefits of nature.

The study published in the journal Environment International links contact with nature to increased life satisfaction through positive experiences of living in and experiencing the world through the body (body appreciation).

These findings are very important imo and particularly so to help children and young people who have body image challenges. For details see https://connectsci.au/news/news-parent/9379/How-being-in-nature-improves-life-satisfaction