Understanding Nature Deficit Disorder in Students
Understanding Nature Deficit Disorder in Students Nature Deficit Disorder is a term coined by environmentalist Richard Louv to describe a disconnect between children and the natural world. In this day and age, children are spending more time indoors glued to screens than ever before—and this has serious implications for their mental and physical health. Let's take a look at what Nature Deficit Disorder is and how it affects students. What is Nature Deficit Disorder? Nature Deficit Disorder is the phenomenon of decreased connection with nature due to increased technology use. As the name implies, it is not an officially [...]