Preface -- Introduction: The foundations of environmental neuroscience -- Part one: How the attention crisis is at the root of our inquiry. Human nature ; Attention in crisis ; A stroll in the park ; Decomposing nature -- Part two: Nature prescriptions. The nature prescription for mental and cognitive health ; The nature prescription for physical health ; The nature prescription for social well-being ; The nature prescription for grief -- Part three: The nature revolution. Naturizing our spaces ; Nature and urban planning ; Children and nature ; The future of environmental neuroscience

"Dr. Marc Berman, the pioneering creator of the field of environmental neuroscience, has discovered the surprising connection between mind, body, and environment, with a special emphasis on the natural environment. He has devoted his life to studying it. If you sometimes feel drained, distracted, or depressed, Dr. Berman has identified the elements of a "nature prescription" that can boost your energy, sharpen your focus, change your mood, and improve your mental and physical health. He also reveals how central attention is to all of these functions, and how interactions with nature can restore it. Nature and the Mind is both an introduction to a revolutionary new scientific field and a helpful guide to better living"--