Michigan State University community members discuss the mental health benefits of spending time outdoors and connecting with nature.

A better alternative, community members find, is the outdoors. Civil engineering freshman Emma Butkevicius believes in nature’s role in positively impacting mental health. During the summer ...

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“Young people need access to outdoor settings in nature that are safe but also provide complexity and interest, so students can explore, learn and really challenge themselves,” Maples said.