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Lucy Jones is a British journalist and author known for her work on nature, science, and culture. Her writing has appeared in publications such as The Guardian and BBC Earth.
Known for: Losing Eden: Why Our Minds Need the Wild
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Losing Eden: Why Our Minds Need the Wild
Losing Eden: Why Our Minds Need the Wild is a compelling exploration of the vital connection between human mental health and the natural world. Drawing on scientific research, personal experience, and interviews with experts, Lucy Jones investigates how disconnection from nature contributes to anxiety, depression, and societal malaise, and how restoring that bond can heal both individuals and communities. Urgent and uplifting, the book serves as a rallying cry for a wilder way of life and a deeper relationship with the living world.
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Historical Context: Our Changing Relationship with the Wild
It is easy to forget that for most of human history, the boundary between humanity and nature did not exist. Early humans didn’t see themselves as apart from their environment but as enmeshed within it. The forests, rivers, and skies were teachers and companions, repositories of food, danger, and me...
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Scientific Foundations: Nature’s Impact on Psychological Well-being
My journey into the science of nature and mental health began with curiosity but soon deepened into astonishment. The research evidence is both rigorous and restorative. Across disciplines—from environmental psychology to psychiatry—scientists have observed correlations between natural exposure and ...
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About Lucy Jones
Lucy Jones is a British journalist and author known for her work on nature, science, and culture. Her writing has appeared in publications such as The Guardian and BBC Earth. She is also the author of 'Foxes Unearthed' and 'Matrescence'.
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