ReviewHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2020
Current Development Status of Forest Therapy in China.
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Who cites it
12 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Forest therapy using virtual reality in the older population: a systematic review.Frontiers in psychology · 2023Pooled it
- Therapeutic effects of forest bathing on older adult patients with essential hypertension: evidence from a subtropical evergreen broad-leaved forest.Frontiers in public health · 2025Trial
- Effects of Forest Therapy on Depressive Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Psychology research and behavior management · 2026Review
- The Effects of Connectedness to Nature on Psychological Well-Being in Chinese Older Adults: A Moderated Mediation Model.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Green space and older adults' health: a scoping review.Innovation in aging · 2025Review
- Study on the influencing factors of forest-based health and wellness services from the supply and demand perspective.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- The effect of forest-based health and wellness on the stress-relieve of middle-aged people.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
- Psychophysiological Responses of College Students to Audio-Visual Forest Trail Landscapes.Journal of urban health : bulletin of the New York Academy of Medicine · 2023Article
- Bibliometric Analysis of Nature-Based Therapy Research.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- How Does the Experience of Forest Recreation Spaces in Different Seasons Affect the Physical and Mental Recovery of Users?International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- A Forest Bathing Intervention in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: A Feasibility Study Protocol.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Mapping of Research in the Field of Forest Therapy-Related Issues: A Bibliometric Analysis for 2007-2021.Frontiers in psychology · 2022Article
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Abstract
As a result of rapid urbanization and urban sprawl, natural ecosystems are shrinking or are fragmented, affecting people's health and quality of life. Modern people prefer to live in large cities rather than rural areas because of greater convenience and more comfortable living conditions. As a consequence, people are suffering from many psycho-physiological health problems and have a longing for natural environments to escape the concrete jungle. Forest therapy has emerged as a preventive and alternative therapy to cope with stress and enhance people's health and wellbeing as a result of spending time in a green and healthy environment. Here, we review the activities related to forest therapy in China and discuss the commonalities and differences between the forest therapy types. Furthermore, we summarize the current achievements of forest therapy in basic research and the development of the forest therapy industry. We also describe the challenges that forest therapy has been facing. Finally, we provide suggestions for further development in research and industry.
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