Why sitting around a campfire might be the therapy session you didn’t know you needed

Why sitting around a campfire might be the therapy session you didn’t know you needed

Psychologists highlight benefits of fireside gatherings promoting connection and relaxation

Sitting by a fire can improve social connections, according to research. (iStock)

A psychologist described campfires as a "supportive, non-threatening environment where people don't feel judged or pressured to engage." (iStock)

Fires are "evolutionarily associated" as a social hub, and can reduce stress, anxiety and blood pressure, research has shown. (iStock)

Detaching from daily demands and technology, and immersing yourself in nature, can help support mental health, experts say. (iStock)