Is hanging out in a botanical garden really good for the mental health?

[Anonymous]

They say so. I'm not so sure that watching a few flowers are the formula for happiness, though.

[NathanDavis]

one of the few occupational therapies out there (for depression) is actually botanical gardens...

gardening, to be more precise

also used with some prisoners in their rehabilitation

[Asker]

It would be great if a poisonous snake there did me a favor and bit me

[NathanDavis]

we all have days like that, don't we...

but with my luck... the snake would get the black plague... not me

[DryGermanGuy]

Interesting question. The botanical garden I know is in a large greenhouse and has quite the jungle atmosphere (100 degrees F, 90% humidity). 🤔

[Asker]

Sounds like a great place to getting baked alive

[DryGermanGuy]

It's part of a sightseeing path through the larger park and you walk through it in two or three minutes. You could stay longer of course, but then on most days you will get quite the cold shock on exiting.

[White_Widow]

Its because of the tranquility, the bright colors, fresh air and the sweet smell of flowers that reduces stress and relaxes your mind and body. Whats there to loose if you go there?

[Nikki1989]

The tranquil environment of a botanical garden can significantly reduce stress levels.

[Anonymous]

Sort of. If you don't bring demons into it. ㅤ

[Anonymous]

No. The only thing that is good for the mental health is to just go to a psychiatrist.

[In_Trance]

fuck around and find out

[Hawaiikai]

Yes!!! Around nature