Beyond “bluespace” and “greenspace”: A narrative review of possible health benefits from exposure to other natural landscapes
Numerous studies have highlighted the physical and mental health benefits of contact with
nature, typically in landscapes characterized by plants (ie,“greenspace”) and water …
nature, typically in landscapes characterized by plants (ie,“greenspace”) and water …
[HTML][HTML] From green space to green prescriptions: challenges and opportunities for research and practice
AE Van den Berg - Frontiers in psychology, 2017 - frontiersin.org
Research on the healthy and restorative effects of green space has been rapidly expanding
over the past decades, and the field is fast moving toward maturity (van den Berg and van …
over the past decades, and the field is fast moving toward maturity (van den Berg and van …
The impacts of nature experience on human cognitive function and mental health
GN Bratman, JP Hamilton… - Annals of the New York …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Scholars spanning a variety of disciplines have studied the ways in which contact with
natural environments may impact human well‐being. We review the effects of such nature …
natural environments may impact human well‐being. We review the effects of such nature …
[HTML][HTML] Health benefits from nature experiences depend on dose
Nature within cities will have a central role in helping address key global public health
challenges associated with urbanization. However, there is almost no guidance on how …
challenges associated with urbanization. However, there is almost no guidance on how …
How do different types and characteristics of green space impact mental health? A scoping review
Green space matters for mental health but is under constant pressure in an increasingly
urbanising world. Often there is little space available in cities for green areas, so it is vital to …
urbanising world. Often there is little space available in cities for green areas, so it is vital to …
[HTML][HTML] The great outdoors? Exploring the mental health benefits of natural environments
DG Pearson, T Craig - Frontiers in psychology, 2014 - frontiersin.org
There is growing evidence to suggest that exposure to natural environments can be
associated with mental health benefits. Proximity to greenspace has been associated with …
associated with mental health benefits. Proximity to greenspace has been associated with …
[HTML][HTML] Characterizing nature and participant experience in studies of nature exposure for positive mental health: An integrative review
A growing number of studies demonstrate significant associations between nature
experiences and positive mental health outcomes (eg, improved mood, decreased stress) …
experiences and positive mental health outcomes (eg, improved mood, decreased stress) …
The benefits of nature exposure: The need for research that better informs implementation
Concern about humanity's detachment from nature has spawned a global push to increase
the availability of green spaces within cities. One impetus for this movement is a growing …
the availability of green spaces within cities. One impetus for this movement is a growing …
[HTML][HTML] A systematic review of evidence for the added benefits to health of exposure to natural environments
Background There is increasing interest in the potential role of the natural environment in
human health and well-being. However, the evidence-base for specific and direct health or …
human health and well-being. However, the evidence-base for specific and direct health or …
Why is nature beneficial? The role of connectedness to nature
FS Mayer, CMP Frantz… - Environment and …, 2009 - journals.sagepub.com
Three studies examine the effects of exposure to nature on positive affect and ability to
reflect on a life problem. Participants spent 15 min walking in a natural setting (Studies 1, 2 …
reflect on a life problem. Participants spent 15 min walking in a natural setting (Studies 1, 2 …