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Eco-connectedness as Health Psychology: Understanding the Psychological Mechanisms of Wellbeing in Forest School Practice

Activity: Talk or presentation typesOral presentation

Description

Oral presentation examining eco-connectedness and Forest School through a health psychology lens. The presentation explored the psychological mechanisms through which nature-based experiences may support wellbeing, including nature connectedness, social connection, autonomy, belonging and opportunities for psychological restoration, and considered the relevance of nature-based approaches to health psychology research and practice.
Period10 Jun 202611 Jun 2026
Event titleBritish Psychological Society Division of Health Psychology Annual Conference
Event typeConference
LocationLiverpool, United KingdomShow on map
Degree of RecognitionNational

Keywords

  • Eco-connectedness
  • Health Psychology
  • Wellbeing
  • Forest School
  • Nature Connectedness
  • Nature-based Pedagogy
  • Mental Wellbeing
  • Psychological Mechanisms