RMA Presents “Why Our Brains Need Wildlands”
Dr. Susan Masino discussed the interdependence of wildlands and brain health, stressing the importance of preserving nature for mental well-being and overall health. She presented evidence of the mental health benefits of nature, advocated for the permanent protection of wildlands, and called for more land to be dedicated to nature to support long-term individual and collective health. Additionally, Dr. Masino highlighted the potential of wildlands to yield compounds with medical applications, emphasizing the need to preserve these areas for their various health benefits.