Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Forest Therapy

Sitting or walking in a FOREST or forested area and taking in all of the environmental stimuli of the forest - the sounds, images, atmospheric conditions, etc. as a form of therapy.

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Abstract

Sitting or walking in a FOREST or forested area and taking in all of the environmental stimuli of the forest - the sounds, images, atmospheric conditions, etc. as a form of therapy.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Forest Bathing
  • Shinrin-Yoku

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2025

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Previous Indexing

  • Forests (2014-2024)

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Tree Number

  1. E02w.190.525w.875w.001w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Forest Therapy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000099080. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000099080
  2. Forest Therapy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinrin-yoku
  3. Forest Therapy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q48645