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1. Outdoor Activities

Topic Related Articles:

This editorial style article talks about the importance of outdoor activities for kids:
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/7462512/why-children-need-to-spend-more-time-in-nature/

The next article talks about a report that shows that kids in the UK spend a lot more time in front of screens, and a lot less time outdoors than in the past:
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/mar/25/three-quarters-of-uk-children-spend-less-time-outdoors-than-prison-inmates-survey

These articles talk about the advantages of outdoor activities:
https://beachsports.com/blog/the-importance-of-outdoor-activity/
https://biglifejournal.com/blogs/blog/benefits-of-outdoor-play-less-screen-time


This article talks about how children in the past spent much more time outdoors:
https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/lifestyle/nostalgia/remember-when-golden-age-playing-7524756

Topic Related Videos:

In this video a psychologist talks about the importance of outdoor activities to mental health:
Mental Health Benefits of Getting Outside - YouTube

A Canadian news report with a similar focus:
Spending time in nature helps mental health - YouTube

Sir David Attenborough (a famous nature documentary maker) on mental health and nature:
Sir David Attenborough | Mental health and nature - YouTube
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