Nature and mental health: An ecosystem service perspective
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 …
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 …
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 …
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
Abstract Purpose of Review The present review synthesizes recent literature on social
determinants and mental health outcomes and provides recommendations for how to …
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
Background There is an increasing volume of literature investigating the links between
urban environments and human health, much of which involves spatial conceptualisations …
urban environments and human health, much of which involves spatial conceptualisations …
Nature contact and human health: A research agenda
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 …
potential health benefits of nature contact has grown. Research in recent decades has …
Exploring pathways linking greenspace to health: Theoretical and methodological guidance
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 …
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
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 …
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 …
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
Importance Neighborhood physical conditions have been associated with mental illness and
may partially explain persistent socioeconomic disparities in the prevalence of poor mental …
may partially explain persistent socioeconomic disparities in the prevalence of poor mental …