There is extensive empirical literature on the association between exposure to nature and
health. In this narrative review, we discuss the strength of evidence from recent (ie, the last …

The urban forest is a green infrastructure system that delivers multiple environmental,
economic, social and health services, and functions in cities. Environmental benefits of …

Since living in cities is associated with an increased risk for mental disorders such as anxiety
disorders, depression, and schizophrenia, it is essential to understand how exposure to …

COVID-19 is resha** human interactions with the natural environment, potentially
generating profound consequences for health and well-being. To assess the effects of …

Introduction Virtual reality (VR) can be extremely useful in simulating nature when physical
presence is not possible. Additionally, it allows for environments to be customised (eg …

Nature exposure in virtual reality (VR) can provide emotional well-being benefits for people
who cannot access the outdoors. Little is known about how these simulated experiences …

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly changed people's ability to recreate in
public green spaces, which is likely to exacerbate the psychological impacts of the …

Biophilia is a human personality trait described initially by Erich Fromm and later by EO
Wilson, both of whom agree that biophilia has a biological basis and that it is fundamental to …

Although stress is an increasing global health problem in cities, urban green spaces can
provide health benefits. There is, however, a lack of understanding of the link between …

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 …