Drawn from the peer-reviewed Research Collection. Each paper opens on PubMed. The relevance note is written by the founding editor.
Paper #65·2025·Movement, Exercise, Dance & Embodied Wellbeing
A Meta-Analysis of Mindful-Movement Interventions for Anxiety and DepressionNirva Relevance —Supports structured movement practices that combine physical activity with attention, breathing, and present-moment awareness.
Paper #66·2025·Movement, Exercise, Dance & Embodied Wellbeing
Effects of Dance Interventions on Cognitive Function and Mental HealthNirva Relevance —Supports dance as a multidimensional practice involving movement, learning, coordination, music, pleasure, and social participation. Ballroom dance showed particular cognitive promise.
Paper #64·2025·Movement, Exercise, Dance & Embodied Wellbeing
The Efficacy, Mechanisms and Implementation of Physical Activity as an Adjunctive Treatment in Mental Disorders: A Meta-ReviewNirva Relevance —Provides a broad evidence base for movement as part of integrated mental-health treatment rather than simply a lifestyle recommendation.
Paper #59·2023·Nature, Green Space, Blue Space & Restorative Environments
The Effects of Forest Bathing on Psychological Well-Being: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisNirva Relevance —Supports forest immersion as a possible complementary practice for reducing anxiety and depressive symptoms, while physiological findings remain less consistent.
Paper #57·2025·Nature, Green Space, Blue Space & Restorative Environments
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on the Effect of Nature Exposure on the Mental Health of AdultsNirva Relevance —Found benefits from both single and repeated nature exposure, with short, repeated intervals showing particular promise. Even brief urban-nature exposure may be meaningful.