Nature walks may ease prolonged grief, study finds
NCT ID NCT06904976
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a 2-week nature-based contemplation program could improve spiritual well-being and reduce grief symptoms in 262 adults with moderate prolonged grief. Participants either practiced mindful nature contemplation, simply noticed nature, or were on a waitlist. The goal was to see if focused contemplation offers extra benefits beyond just being outdoors.
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University of Twente
Enschede, 7522 NB, Netherlands
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