This project is currently underway! NHH-UT is surveying U of U students to examine how climate change anxiety affects young adults and their mental health. Our hope is to better understand how the University community can better support young adults facing climate stressors. If you choose to participate in this research study, you will be completing research surveys on the Qualtrics platform this one time. The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete.

The Landscape Assessment conducted by Nature and Human Health UT is a comprehensive project that involves close collaboration with community organizations, including non-profits and government agencies, all dedicated to (either directly or indirectly) advancing the connection between nature and human health. This initiative sought to gain a birds-eye perspective on organizations’ ongoing work, challenges, and opportunities within this field.

NHH-UT worked with Get Healthy Utah, Healthy West Valley, and Salt Lake County in the Spring of 2024 to understand how people use Decker Lake, and increase the accessible health benefits of the space. The goal of this project was to understand the multiple ways that people use Decker Lake Park. By administering a survey at the park and in surrounding workplaces and community venues, the project sought to answer multiple questions about how residents utilize the park.

NHH-UT worked collaboratively with other state chapters to develop a toolkit that highlights various ways and methods for initiating a state nature and health chapter. The toolkit highlights different funding structures, activities to focus on, and strategies for increasing engagement and utilizing community partners throughout the state to share a cohesive message surrounding nature and health.