ecosystems

Nature and mental health: An ecosystem service perspective

Author: Editorial 15th July 2020 0 Comments

“We provide consensus on the benefits of nature experience for mental health, and a model for integrating them into urban design.” This research article has been published in Science Advances. The abstract says: “A growing body of empirical evidence is revealing the…
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a wellbeing society

ecology, ecosystems, nature, Science Advances, urban design

Cities as Ecosystems of Well-being

Author: Editorial 17th August 2018 0 Comments

From the Institute for the Future (and with relevance to the creation of a wellbeing society in which emotional and mental good health is fostered): “In 2011, the Health Horizons team’s research focused on ecosystems of well-being. We’ve come to understand that it is…
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a wellbeing society

city greening, ecology, ecosystems, Institute of the Future, prevention, urban design, wellbeing