Nature and mental health: An ecosystem service perspective

GN Bratman, CB Anderson, MG Berman, B Cochran… - Science …, 2019 - science.org
A growing body of empirical evidence is revealing the value of nature experience for mental
health. With rapid urbanization and declines in human contact with nature globally, crucial …

[HTML][HTML] The health benefits of the great outdoors: A systematic review and meta-analysis of greenspace exposure and health outcomes

C Twohig-Bennett, A Jones - Environmental research, 2018 - Elsevier
Background The health benefits of greenspaces have demanded the attention of
policymakers since the 1800s. Although much evidence suggests greenspace exposure is …

Nature inequity and higher COVID-19 case rates in less-green neighbourhoods in the United States

EN Spotswood, M Benjamin, L Stoneburner… - Nature …, 2021 - nature.com
Urban nature—such as greenness and parks—can alleviate distress and provide space for
safe recreation during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, nature is often less available in …

Social determinants of mental health: where we are and where we need to go

M Alegría, A NeMoyer, I Falgàs Bagué, Y Wang… - Current psychiatry …, 2018 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review The present review synthesizes recent literature on social
determinants and mental health outcomes and provides recommendations for how to …

Spatial dimensions of the influence of urban green-blue spaces on human health: A systematic review

SM Labib, S Lindley, JJ Huck - Environmental research, 2020 - Elsevier
Background There is an increasing volume of literature investigating the links between
urban environments and human health, much of which involves spatial conceptualisations …

Nature contact and human health: A research agenda

H Frumkin, GN Bratman, SJ Breslow… - Environmental …, 2017 - ehp.niehs.nih.gov
Background: At a time of increasing disconnectedness from nature, scientific interest in the
potential health benefits of nature contact has grown. Research in recent decades has …

Exploring pathways linking greenspace to health: Theoretical and methodological guidance

I Markevych, J Schoierer, T Hartig, A Chudnovsky… - Environmental …, 2017 - Elsevier
Background In a rapidly urbanizing world, many people have little contact with natural
environments, which may affect health and well-being. Existing reviews generally conclude …

A review of epidemiologic studies on greenness and health: updated literature through 2017

KC Fong, JE Hart, P James - Current environmental health reports, 2018 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review Many studies suggest that exposure to natural vegetation, or
greenness, may be beneficial for a variety of health outcomes. We summarize the recent …

Not all green space is created equal: Biodiversity predicts psychological restorative benefits from urban green space

E Wood, A Harsant, M Dallimer… - Frontiers in …, 2018 - frontiersin.org
Contemporary epidemiological methods testing the associations between green space and
psychological well-being treat all vegetation cover as equal. However, there is very good …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of greening vacant land on mental health of community-dwelling adults: a cluster randomized trial

EC South, BC Hohl, MC Kondo… - JAMA network …, 2018 - jamanetwork.com
Importance Neighborhood physical conditions have been associated with mental illness and
may partially explain persistent socioeconomic disparities in the prevalence of poor mental …