How Time in Nature Boosts Mental Health and Reduces Stress

In 2007, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike brought Hollywood to a standstill. Scripted television shows went dark, production schedules were thrown into chaos, and viewers were left with a massive entertainment void. Yet, amid the crisis, one genre not only survived but thrived—reality TV. Shows like Survivor, Big Brother, and The Amazing Race saw a surge in popularity, as networks scrambled to fill the content gap left by scripted series.