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Nature Makes Us Happy – So BBC Earth Starts A Happiness Project
Who doesn't like a cute looking polar bear on a nature programme. David Attenborough’s Planet Earth has provided instant happiness to anyone who got the DVD for Christmas. BBC Earth went a step further by teaming up with researchers to prove that nature – and even nature documentaries – are good for our mental health. It launched The Real Happiness Project in pursuit of this.
“These results back the findings of previous scientific studies into the benefits of engaging with the natural world as well as long-held cultural beliefs that nature is good for the mind and body”, the article says. It quotes Mike Gunton, Executive Producer of Planet Earth II, who was excited to see people connecting with the programme on an emotional level.
“It’s thrilling to see how this can generate such positive emotions and have a powerful impact on our viewer’s mood and wellbeing,” he says.
So if you’re in need of some cute monkey or baby elephant cheer, their newsletter signup is right here. I tried it and it's brought a few smiles to me over my morning coffee.
