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How do different types and characteristics of green space impact mental health? A scoping review.

Published online: 16 Mar 2024

Authors: Beute, F. & Marselle, M. R. & Olszewska-Guizzo, A. & Andreucci, M. B. & Lammel, A. & Davies, Z. G. & Glanville, J. & Keune, H. & O'Brien, L. & Remmen, R. & Russo, A. & Vries, S. de

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Green space matters for mental health but is under constant pressure in an increasingly urbanising world. Often there is little space available in cit...

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The more the merrier? Perceived forest biodiversity promotes short-term mental health and well-being-a multicentre study.

Published online: 17 Mar 2024

Authors: Rozario, K. & Oh RuiYing [Oh, R. Y. R.] & Marselle, M. & Schröger, E. & Gillerot, L. & Ponette, Q. & Godbold, D. & Haluza, D. & Kilpi, K. & Müller, D. & Roeber, U. & Verheyen, K. & Muys, B. & Müller, S. & Shaw, T. & Bonn, A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Forests can foster mental health and well-being. Yet, the contribution of forest biodiversity remains unclear, and experimental research is needed to ...

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Links between natural environments and mental health.

Published online: 19 Aug 2023

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Seers, H. & Mughal, R. & Chatterjee, H.

Content type: Reports

This briefing summarises the evidence of the links between the natural environment and mental health in the UK. It is based on a rapid review of the l...

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Greenspaces of psychiatric clinics and patient perceptions: a mixed-methods exploration.

Published online: 30 Oct 2024

Authors: Schmid, H. L. & Nowak, A. & Oeljeklaus, L. & McCall, T. & Hornberg, C. & Caspers, B. A. & Zerbe, S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Nature and natural elements have been proven to promote mental health and well-being but there is a research gap regarding psychiatric environments, d...

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Nature and well-being: the association of nature engagement and well-being during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.

Published online: 11 Aug 2023

Authors: Phillips, T. B. & Wells, N. M. & Brown, A. H. & Tralins, J. R. & Bonter, D. N.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

Numerous studies have shown the positive association between nature engagement and well-being. During the early phases of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, nat...

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A narrative review of reviews of nature exposure and human health and well-being in the UK.

Published online: 18 Apr 2024

Published by: Natural England

Content type: Reports

This narrative review discusses the interconnectedness of nature and human health and well-being, highlighting nature's crucial role in providing esse...

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Principal sensory experiences of forest visitors in four countries, for evidence-based nature therapy.

Published online: 17 Dec 2024

Authors: Buckley, R. C. & Cooper, M. A. & Zhong LinSheng

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

To advance the theoretical and practical underpinnings for nature therapies, i.e. nature exposure as a means to improve mental health, we compared the...

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The nature gaze: eye-tracking experiment reveals well-being benefits derived from directing visual attention towards elements of nature.

Published online: 07 Nov 2024

Authors: Fleming, W. & Rizowy, B. & Shwartz, A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

The urban lifestyle has a profound effect on mental health, contributing significantly to the challenges faced by people who reside in urban areas. Gr...

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A controlled trial comparing the impact of guided forest bathing or a mindful urban walk on heart rate, blood pressure, and mood in young Thai adults.

Published online: 26 Dec 2024

Authors: Simpattanawong, D. & Li Qing & McEwan, K.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

In Thailand, cardiovascular disease and mental health cause a large health and economic burden, with 10% of Thai adults and 32% of adolescents reporti...

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Nature Nurtures: Wild Walks Pilot.

Published online: 15 May 2023

Published by: Natural England

Authors: Montgomery, L. & Fox, E. & McNally, L. & Benjamin-Wand, B. & Fatinikun, R.

Content type: Reports

Greenspace access, engagement and nature connection are all key factors that support physical and mental health and wellbeing. Although this is widely...

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