Overnight forest stay
Overnight forest stay has been studied in 1 paper since 2026: 1 trial in people; 1 in the past year. The newest paper, Nov 4, 2026: “Forest walking promoted the psychological and physiological health of postmenopausal women”.
1 paper studies it2 findingsUpdated
1 new paper in 30 daysSee all 1 papers on overnight forest stay
At a glance
The findings reach people, from one lab or study. 1 lab in 1 country.
“an overnight forest stay significantly enhanced baseline SIgA and happiness while reducing stress markers.”
None of its findings points the other way.
- 1 lab in 1 country
- Funder: National Science and Technology Council
- Human trial1
Studies in people
1 study gave overnight forest stay to people and measured what changed.
| What changed | Design | People | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
up: Increases salivary immunoglobulin A up: Increases happiness | Trialovernight | 24 peopleWomen≥50 yearsPostmenopausal women; Postmenopausal women; baseline measurement | International journal of environmental health research, Nov 4, 2026 |
What did studies of overnight forest stay find?
2Studies of overnight forest stay measured 2 outcomes; the most studied are happiness (1 study) and salivary immunoglobulin A (1).
Happiness
upin humans1
1 study
Happiness
upin humans1
Overnight forest stay increases happiness in humans (Postmenopausal women; baseline measurement).
“an overnight forest stay significantly enhanced baseline SIgA and happiness while reducing stress markers.”
Human trialPostmenopausal women; baseline measurementovernightfemales
Forest walking promoted the psychological and physiological health of postmenopausal women
International journal of environmental health research
Salivary immunoglobulin A
upin humans1
1 study
Salivary immunoglobulin A
upin humans1
Overnight forest stay increases salivary immunoglobulin A in humans (Postmenopausal women; baseline measurement).
“an overnight forest stay significantly enhanced baseline SIgA and happiness while reducing stress markers.”
Human trialPostmenopausal women; baseline measurementovernightfemales
Forest walking promoted the psychological and physiological health of postmenopausal women
International journal of environmental health research