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Jean-Marie Uys

Pic 1 A new study suggests that hearing birdsong or seeing birds can prevent mental health difficulties. Image Erik Karits _ Unsplashlead pic
Nature & Conservation

Hearing or seeing birds has a positive effect on mental health, study finds

A study published in October 2022 suggests that birdsong benefits mental health. Not only do these and other similar findings have implications for conservation and mental healthcare policies, but they could also inform urban planning that takes into consideration how humans can co-exist with nature in a fair and balanced way in urban spaces.

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