Little is known about the contribution that biodiversity has on mental health and well-being.
To date, only one systematic review has investigated the health and well-being benefits from …

Biodiversity conservation and mental health and wellbeing are of increasing global concern,
with growing relevance to planning and policy. A growing body of literature exploring the …

BACKGROUND: Globally, the human and economic burdens of mental illness are
increasing. As the prevalence and costs associated with mental illness rise, we are …

Recent ecosystem service models have placed biodiversity as a central factor in the
processes that link the natural environment to health. While it is recognized that disturbed …

This chapter briefly describes six frameworks that offer perspective on the relationships
between biodiverse natural environments and mental well-being. The aim of this chapter is …

This open access book identifies and discusses biodiversity's contribution to physical,
mental and spiritual health and wellbeing. Furthermore, the book identifies the implications …

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

Biodiversity is a cornerstone of human health and well-being. However, while evidence of
the contributions of nature to human health is rapidly building, research into how biodiversity …

Introduction Natural environments and green spaces provide ecosystem services that
enhance human health and well-being. They improve mental health, mitigate allergies and …

Abstract The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment and other commentators have warned
about the impacts that biodiversity decline will have on human health. There is no doubting …