Beekeeping and Its Impact on Mental Health

Currently, there is only limited quantitative data supporting veterinarians' opinion that beekeeping helps practitioners focus, relax, and increase productivity. However, qualitative results speak for themselves, as many have enjoyed this activity. American experts in New Hampshire have begun studying beekeeping as a practice among some establishments in the country to determine if it has positive effects on veterans suffering from mental disorders such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.