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Nature and mental health: An ecosystem service perspective

Gregory N. Bratman, Christopher B. Anderson, Marc G. Berman, B.J. Cochran, S. de Vries, Jon Flanders, et al.
Science Advances Summary & key facts 2019 1,741 citations

This review sums up research showing that being in or exposed to nature is linked to better mental functioning and mood. Lab and field experiments find short-term improvements in stress and mood from nature sights, sounds, and walks in green places. Population studies also find people living near green or…

Land Use and Ecosystem Services Urban Agriculture and Sustainability Urban Green Space and Health
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