topicSam-E Mood Meta-Analysis
claimExposure to nature has been associated with benefits to human well-being, commonly evaluated using standardized psychological assessments and, more recently, neuroimaging modalities such as Electroencephalography (EEG), functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI), and functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS).
evidence level1
citationDaube A (2026)
sourceA Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of EEG, fMRI, and fNIRS Studies on the Psychological Impact of Nature on Well-Being.
topicSam-E Mood Meta-Analysis
claimOverall, exposure to nature was associated with reductions in negative emotions in clinical populations.
evidence level1
citationDaube A (2026)
sourceA Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of EEG, fMRI, and fNIRS Studies on the Psychological Impact of Nature on Well-Being.
topicSam-E Mood Meta-Analysis
claimIn contrast, healthy populations showed a more balanced psychological response, with nature exposure being associated with both increases in positive emotions and reductions in negative emotions.
evidence level1
citationDaube A (2026)
sourceA Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of EEG, fMRI, and fNIRS Studies on the Psychological Impact of Nature on Well-Being.
topicSam-E Mood Meta-Analysis
claim(1) How is the impact of nature on well-being studied using psychological and neuroimaging modalities and what does it reveal?
evidence level1
citationDaube A (2026)
sourceA Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of EEG, fMRI, and fNIRS Studies on the Psychological Impact of Nature on Well-Being.
topicSam-E Mood Meta-Analysis
claimBackground Adolescent anxiety is a growing public health concern associated with significant social and emotional impairment.
evidence level4
citationYu CTK (2026)
sourceUsing a Virtual Reality CAVE-Based Mindfulness Intervention to Promote Mental Well-Being in Adolescents With Anxiety Symptoms: Pre-Post Mixed Methods Pilot Study.
topicSam-E Mood Meta-Analysis
claimEvidence on VR-based mindfulness interventions for adolescents, particularly in Hong Kong, remains limited.
evidence level4
citationYu CTK (2026)
sourceUsing a Virtual Reality CAVE-Based Mindfulness Intervention to Promote Mental Well-Being in Adolescents With Anxiety Symptoms: Pre-Post Mixed Methods Pilot Study.
topicSam-E Mood Meta-Analysis
claimMindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have shown promise in reducing anxiety and improving well-being; however, engagement remains challenging.
evidence level4
citationYu CTK (2026)
sourceUsing a Virtual Reality CAVE-Based Mindfulness Intervention to Promote Mental Well-Being in Adolescents With Anxiety Symptoms: Pre-Post Mixed Methods Pilot Study.