Why "Green Prescriptions" Could Be a Mental-Health GamechangerThrough my work as a behavioral ecologist, I’ve come to realize that by paying close attention to other species, I improve my own life, relationships, work, and sense of community. But the history of “green prescriptions” goes back much farther. History—and Research—Show That Green Prescriptions WorkShinrin-yoku is a very old practice in Japan. Green prescriptions are a formal way of acknowledging something many of us already know intuitively: being in natural spaces is good for us. How to Bring More Nature Into Your Own LifeBeyond just being good for us, implementing your own green prescriptions can impact many parts of your life.