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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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How Cities Can Integrate Nature to Improve Mental Health

Author: Editorial 9th August 2019 0 Comments

Traci Pedersen, writing on the PsychCentral website , reports that: “A growing body of research has shown the significant benefits of natural settings on human cognition and mental health. But until now, it has been difficult to quantify these benefits in a useful manner for…
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