Andrew Baruffi - Overcoming Depression Through Nature Photography

<p>According to <a href='https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15939837/'>a study</a> in the Archives of General Psychiatry, nearly 1 in 5 American adults will have a diagnosable mental health condition in any given year, and 46 percent of Americans will meet the criteria for a diagnosable mental health condition sometime in their life, and half of those people will develop conditions by the age of 14. <a href='https://inews.co.uk/news/health/nature-photography-mental-health-depression-357820'>Other studies</a> have shown that engaging in nature photography can help those struggling with mental health challenges. </p> <p>As such, it was a true honor to sit down and chat with this week's guest on today's episode of my podcast, <a href='https://www.andrewbaruffiphoto.com/'>Andrew Baruffi</a>. </p> <p>I actually learned about Andrew and his work after seeing his submissions to the <a href='https://naturallandscapeawards.com/'>Natural Landscape Photography Awards</a> last year and since have followed him and his journey closely.</p> <p>On this week's episode, we discuss:</p> <ul><li>Andrew's journey into photography as a way to cope with depression and suicidal ideation,</li> <li>How Andrew's photography has changed over the years,</li> <li>The book-making process,</li> <li>And a lot more!</li> </ul> <p>Other topics discussed on the podcast this week:</p> <ul><li>Purchase Andrew's book, <a href='https://www.andrewbaruffiphoto.com/10947229-heal'>Heal</a>.</li> <li>Join me over on <a href='https://www.naturephotographers.network/?ref=mattpayne3'>Nature Photographer's Network</a>.</li> <li>Enter the <a href='https://naturallandscapeawards.com/'>Natural Landscape Photography Awards</a>.</li> <li>Support the podcast on <a href='https://www.patreon.com/fstopandlisten'>Patreon</a>.</li> </ul> <p>Here is who Andrew recommended on the podcast this week: </p> <ul><li><a href='https://www.ericephoto.com/'>Eric Erlenbusch</a>.</li> <li><a href='https://www.lorenjroot.com/'>Loren Root</a>.</li> <li><a href='https://martingonzalezpho