We often hear about how covid has negatively effected the mental health and wellness of American citizens. There are many reports that show a positive correlation between isolation and substance abuse, alcoholism and addiction. Many have used substances to treat feelings of anxiety, uncertainty and fear. Unfortunately, the use of drugs/alcohol end up creating the very same symptoms they are being used to treat in the first place; not a good solution in the long run. There are many much better options to manage stress. In this article posted at http://trees.com they show a strong relation between the simple, fun hobby of plant-keeping and stress management This report demonstrates a strong statistical link between plant-keeping/gardening and positive mental and physical health.
