Today I’m joined by Dr Marc Berman, a leading researcher on how nature impacts the brain, attention, and mental health.

Marc explains the difference between directed (voluntary) attention and involuntary attention, why so many of us feel depleted by modern life, and why time in nature can genuinely restore focus - even if you don’t “feel like it.” We talk depression, anxiety and ADHD-like symptoms, the surprising links between green space and behaviour (including stress and aggression), plus practical ways to get your “dose” of nature and even bring some of its benefits indoors.

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https://psychology.uchicago.edu/directory/marc-g-berman

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