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We all know that [being / been] in nature is good for us. New research suggests that being in the natural world for [adjust / just] 10 minutes can help our mental health. The research also says spending time [without / with] others in [natural / naturally] environments can help relationships. Even being in city [park / parks] and gardening can make a [difference / different] . A study from the City University of Hong Kong found that nature increases [what / how] we see other people as "fully human". The [research / researchers] say this makes us help and cooperate with others more. We become more sociable. This makes us feel better about [themselves / ourselves] . We feel more positive, so our mental health improves. Helping other people can also reduce our stress and [anxiety / anxious] .

Mental health is an issue that is [grown / growing] around the world. More people are suffering from anxiety, depression and [another / other] psychological disorders. The National Alliance on Mental Illness in the USA reported that [one / once] in five Americans has mental health problems. The research contains good advice [in / on] how nature can help with [these / them] issues. It says time spent among trees or [at / in] fields is linked with better sleep and improved [concentrate / concentration] . One study from Chiba University in Japan found that [ever / even] flowers have positive effects on mental health. Researchers found that employees who had a [vast / vase] of roses on their desk became calmer and less stressed [after / before] just four minutes.