They need nature now—for rest, perspective, renewal.
Nature and Mental Health
What is the impact of nature on human health? A scoping review of the literature (NIH)
A lower connection to nature is related to lower mental health benefits from nature contact (Nature.com)
How connecting with nature benefits our mental health (Mental Health Foundation)
Understanding Nature and Its Cognitive Benefits (Sage Journals)
Flourishing in nature: A review of the benefits of connecting with nature and its application as a wellbeing intervention (International Journal of Wellbeing)
40-second green roof views sustain attention: The role of micro-breaks in attention restoration (Journal of Environmental Psychology)
Of cricket chirps and car horns: The effect of nature sounds on cognitive performance (Psychonomic Bulletin & Review)
The effect of exposure to nature on children’s psychological well-being: A systematic review of the literature (Urban Forestry & Urban Greening)
A narrative and systematic review of the behavioural, cognitive and emotional effects of passive nature exposure on young people: Evidence for prescribing change (Landscape and Urban Planning)
Mental, physical and social health benefits of immersive nature-experience for children and adolescents: A systematic review and quality assessment of the evidence (Health & Place)
Nature and Children’s Health: A Systematic Review (Pediatrics)
Spending at least 120 minutes a week in nature is associated with good health and wellbeing (Nature)
Local Agencies
Advocates for Access – 309-682-3500
Heartland Community Health: 309-680-7600 Heartland Community Health Center
Human Service Center & Behavioral Health Advantage/True North Program – 309-671-8000 or 309-589-1011
Mental Health America of IL Valley – 309-692-1766
OSF Silver Cloud 888-713-7100
St. Francis Behavioral Health Services
Tazwood Mental Health Center - 309-694-6462
Unity Place 888-311-0321
Illinois Mental Health Collaborative
UnityPoint Behavior Health Services
General Mental Health
American Psychological Association
General Health/Mental Health Information
Mayo Clinic
Mental Health Resource Website: verywellmind.com
MentalHelp.net
Mental Illness Research Foundation of America
National Institutes of Health
National Mental Health and Education Center
Governmental
Department of Rehabilitation Services – 309-686-6028 / Todd.Welton@illinois.gov
National Institute of Mental Health
Peoria County Government
Research on Schizophrenia and Depression
SAMSHA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
Tazewell County Government
Woodford County Government
Specific Diagnoses
Autism Skill Sprouts
Amy Fox 1-800-773-1682
Bipolar Disorder Depressive Bipolar Support Alliance
Bipolar Disorder bp Magazine
Drug Abuse National Institute on Drug Abuse
Eating Disorders – OSF Eating Disorder Clinic 309-655-6724
Schizophrenia Schizophrenia.com
Schizophrenia SZ Magazine
Suicide Prevention spsamerica.org
Children and Adolescents
American Society for Adolescent Psychiatry
Bullying Issues StopBullying.gov
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry AACAP.org
Child and Family Connections 309-999-7006 or email abechtold@peoriacounty.org
Crossword Café (Chillicothe Youth Center), John Heffron 309-274-9492HISRA
Heart of Illinois Special Recreation Association 309-691-1929
Mental Health Recovery
Choices in Recovery
Illinois Mental Health Collaborative
Persons with Mental Illness/Survivor Mental Health (samhsa.gov)
Treatment Advocacy Center
Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)
Faith-Based Help
Mental Health Ministries
Mental Illness Ministries
