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10 August 2026
Nature. Health. Happiness : Enhancing Well-being and Mental Resilience
Coping & Resilience

Nature. Health. Happiness : Enhancing Well-being and Mental Resilience

By NORLAILAWATY ISMAIL

Sinopsis

"Nature, Health, Happiness: Enhancing Well-being and Mental Resilience" edited by Ee Heok Kua, demonstrating how structured contact with natural environments serves as a primary defense system against modern psychological wear. Moving past vague, anecdotal claims about the great outdoors, this volume synthesizes cross-disciplinary clinical research to map how green and aquatic "blue" spaces chemically alter brain architecture to relieve urban anxiety, lower circulating cortisol, and build mental fortitude. By systematically translating complex environmental data into accessible lifestyle protocols, the book creates a highly functional blueprint that positions nature exposure not as a seasonal leisure activity, but as an essential, non-negotiable tool for recovering from emotional trauma, managing chronic daily stress, and cultivating long-term psychological endurance.
Nombor Buku615.8515
Tempat TerbitanSingapore
PenerbitWriter Editions
Ukuran Tinggi Buku9789811477409

Sasaran Biblioterapi

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1 Stress-Burdened Urban Professionals and Students The book explicitly serves individuals experiencing mental fatigue from heavily built, fast-paced environments. This is proven by empirical data demonstrating that "as urbanization continues to encroach on natural spaces, it becomes increasingly important to understand the impact" of nature exposure as a restorative remedy to combat cognitive overload and lifestyle burnout.
2 Individuals Navigating Depressive Symptoms or High Anxiety The text directly acts as an alternative healing manual for those suffering from chronic mood instability. This is proven by the clinical findings presented, showing that immersive natural environments actively trigger "an increase of feel-good chemicals within the body – endorphins associated with happiness and oxytocin to help alleviate stress and anxiety".

Perkembangan Diri

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1 Growth in Physiological Emotional Regulation The book trains readers to utilize sensory nature prompts—such as listening to running water or seeking quiet green views—to deliberately de-escalate acute states of anxiety. This biological self-development is proven as the text details how regular outdoor immersion actively "helps to lower cortisol, the stress hormone, thereby alleviating emotional distress".
2 Growth in Mindful Connection and Grounding The narrative guides individuals to transition away from digital overstimulation and develop a quiet, self-reflective internal presence. This growth is proven by text instructing readers on how finding silence in nature provides the needed "space to look inward... to reforge our bond with the natural world and embrace the simple, yet profound, truths it offers".
3 Growth in Cognitive Clarity and Problem-Solving The handbook builds stronger psychological resilience by sharpening the reader's focus and reducing mental clutter. This development is proven by chapters demonstrating that exposure to biodiverse settings directly "enhance mental clarity, attention span, and creative thinking," allowing individuals to process challenging life circumstances with adaptive flexibility.