Importance Neighborhood physical conditions have been associated with mental illness and
may partially explain persistent socioeconomic disparities in the prevalence of poor mental …

Background Our planet is currently experiencing the largest wave of urban growth in history,
with 55% of the world's population (4.2 billion people) currently living in urban areas, a …

Importance Recent studies indicate that living near more green space may support mental
and general health and may also prevent depression. However, most studies are cross …

We used data from 5,014 mid-aged adults in the HABITAT study, across two waves (2009
and 2011), to explore associations between perceptions of quantity of urban green space …

Urbanization increases risk for depression and other mental disorders. A growing body of
research indicates the natural environment confers numerous psychological benefits …

Prior studies suggest that exposure to the natural environment may be important for optimal
mental health. The present study examines the association between block-level greenness …

There has been mounting evidence for the beneficial effect of green space on mental health
among adults, but studies on the same topics are lacking for teens in the US. This study …

Green space is now widely viewed as a health-promoting characteristic of residential
environments, and has been linked to mental health benefits such as recovery from mental …

Lack of maintenance on vacant neighborhood lots is associated with higher levels of
depression, anxiety, and stress for nearby residents. Overgrown grasses and dense brush …

Background Neighborhood environment, such as green vegetation, has been shown to play
a role in coping with stress and mental ill health. Yet, epidemiological evidence of the …