Mindfulness and Shinrin-Yoku: Potential for Physiological and Psychological Interventions during Uncertain Times.

ABSTRACT: Mindfulness and Shinrin-yoku (SY) translated as forest bathing, is potentially effective to alleviate mental health issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. The purpose of this article is to provide a translational and pragmatic approach to understanding mindfulness in the context of SY and psychological wellbeing through a rapid review of the literature. The background of mindfulness and SY practice are discussed and the emotional, neuroendocrine, and neurobiological responses are examined. Next, a rapid review of the literature examined six studies, published between 2010 and 2020 to determine what is known regarding the relationship between SY, mindfulness, and psychological wellbeing. The studies included 21-360 participants with a mean age of 20-55 years. The results demons

SUBMITTER: Timko Olson ER 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7764859 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature