FOREST BATHING: HEALTH THAT COMES FROM INTERACTING WITH NATURE

Abstract

The connection between humans and the natural environment has been increasingly studied and is being recognized by researchers and health professionals regarding its physical and mental benefits. What studies on forest bathing have concluded in relation to their benefits for human health is what is of interest in this research to be deepened. The methodology is the literature review. As a result, it was identified that forest bathing helps human health due to increased willingness for physical activity and vitality, improves mood, sleep quality and blood pressure indexes, reduces stress levels and symptoms of depression and anxiety, brings cognitive benefits, with improved attention and memory,  benefit the immune system, in addition to generating reflections on quality of life, well-being and the elevation of positive feelings. Even so, the authors indicate the need for more research to be conducted in different contexts of the planet.