Disconnect from nature and its effect on health and well-being

The purpose of this document is to inform NHM colleagues about research on the public’s connectedness to nature and its link to health and well-being. The Museum is well-placed to address some of the issues and opportunities arising from this research. This paper will also set out the implications for practice that will help inform and shape future Museum projects. This document is not designed to prove a link to health or well-being, nor measure connectedness to nature. It is designed to understand the current or completed projects and theories and help staff think about how the Museum fits within them. This is a living document that will be updated regularly with any new literature or research