Those experiencing the harmful effects of isolation has risen dramatically. As a result, suffering from depression, stress, low self-esteem, diminished quality of life, ADHD, and other harmful conditions is more common than it need be. Fortunately, studies point to the many positive health benefits these isolated individuals and others can experience from simple outdoor exposure. The bad news is most of these individuals lack the ability or opportunity to get to the outdoors to reap its benefits.

Many of us can say from personal experience that there are a great many benefits from being outdoors. We’ve felt the effects and don’t need research to verify the positive aspects. But, research validates how we “feel” in nature and the importance of exposure to the outdoors for everyday health and well-being.

Of particular importance to the Outdoors for Everyone Project is that not only are there benefits to being physically present outdoors, but there are also many similar benefits derived from exposure to indoor environments enhanced through nature-based design. Research shows that many benefits can be derived from simply viewing photos of the outdoors. Consequently, through Immersive Imagery we can now bring the outdoors to those lacking the ability or opportunity to get outdoors. This is the thrust of the Outdoors for Everyone Project, and it’s good to know that the science backs the idea.

For those denied exposure to the natural world for whatever reason, what we take for granted can be the tonic for a myriad of issues, from just feeling down, to recovering from surgery. In many ways the outdoors is the magic elixir for a better life. And while inroads are being made to encourage those already able to get outdoors to do so and reap its benefits, let us not forget those that can’t, for one reason or another, get there. Helping and healing them is our passion.

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