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  • Environmental Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Mental Health Research

Background:

  • Mental illness presents a significant global health challenge, with the COVID-19 pandemic intensifying its impact.
  • Equitable access to local green spaces is crucial, as these areas are linked to improved mental well-being.
  • Existing research indicates a positive correlation between green space accessibility and mental health outcomes.

Approach:

  • Reviewing current research on the mental health benefits of local green spaces and nature-based interventions.
  • Analyzing how green spaces promote active behaviors, social interaction, and reduce stress and loneliness.
  • Evaluating the effectiveness of nature-based interventions and green social prescriptions in diverse populations.

Key Points:

  • Accessible local green spaces are associated with enhanced mental health, increased self-esteem, life satisfaction, and happiness.
  • Green views from home correlate with reduced symptoms of depression, anxiety, and loneliness.
  • Nature-based interventions and green social prescriptions demonstrate efficacy in improving mental health outcomes for vulnerable groups, significantly reducing depression, anxiety, and anger.

Conclusions:

  • While current evidence is promising, high-quality research is needed to strengthen the evidence base for clinical practice and policy.
  • Further investigation into the long-term effectiveness of these interventions for individuals with diagnosed mental illness is essential.
  • Addressing barriers such as geographical accessibility and mental health symptoms is critical for increasing the uptake of green social prescriptions.