Overview of research on how craft-based interventions improve mental health and well-being
This qualitative study by Jensen et al. (2023) explores how engineering undergraduates experience and understand stress within their unique academic culture. Participants described their experiences related to stress, shared norms, and expectations students have pertaining to stress and mental health.
Engineering/architecture students, in particular, face unique pressures due to the intensity of training. Research highlights heavy workload, difficult assignments, pressure to maintain high grades, competition among peers and pressure to pursue external academic enrichment as major stressors.
People who experienced more affectionate touch reported less stress and anxiety, more happiness, and even showed hormonal shifts linked to bonding (higher oxytocin) and lower stress (lower cortisol).
Information on research related to the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder
Overview of research on the impact of cold on mental health.
Overview of research on Radical Acceptance Training and Emotional Regulation
Research on how forest bathing impacts undergraduate student well-being
Research article on the impacts of indoor water features on well-being.
Research on how interacting with nature impacts well-being