Listen "43 Birding and Mental Health - with Luke"
Episode Synopsis
Discover the link between birdwatching and mental health. This episode is about what happens in your brain when you birdwatch, and the science of mindfulness.Links:* Luke's website - smithneuropsychology.com* Monash Centre for Consciousness and Contemplative Studies - website - monash.edu/consciousness-contemplative-studies* Monash Centre for Consciousness and Contemplative Studies - Twitter/X - @Monash_M3CS* Kings College research - Smartphone-based ecological momentary assessment reveals mental health benefits of birdlife - nature.com/articles/s41598-022-20207-6Bird Illustration: Silver Gull-- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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