5 Ways a Terrarium Can Soothe Your Mind with MiniNature

In a world of relentless deadlines, digital overload, and urban chaos, mental peace is a universal need. The World Health Organization estimates that 1 in 8 people globally—roughly 970 million—live with a mental health disorder, with depression and anxiety leading the charge. In India, the burden is stark: a 2023 survey by NIMHANS found that 15% of Indians, or about 197.3 million people, grapple with mental health issues, doubled since 1990. Yet, a simple solution lies in nature, and MiniNature brings it to you through terrariums—miniature ecosystems that offer profound mental health benefits. Here are five research-backed ways terrariums can soothe your mind, grounded in global and Indian data. 1. Nature Therapy in a Jar Humans are biologically wired to find calm in nature, a principle driving ecotherapy . Studies show that just 20 minutes of nature exposure can lower cortisol (stress hormone) levels by 15-20%. Globally, the WHO reports that depression affects 280 million people, wit...