Psychological and physical connections with nature improve both human well-being and nature conservation: A systematic review of meta-analyses

G Barragan-Jason, M Loreau, C de Mazancourt… - Biological …, 2023 - Elsevier
Despite growing evidence that “connectedness” of humans with nature creates multiple
benefits for both humans and nature, these benefits are not fully considered by health and …

The school environment and physical and social‐emotional well‐being: implications for students and school employees

GT Hawkins, CS Chung, MF Hertz… - Journal of School …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Background The school environment, consisting of the physical environment and social‐
emotional climate (SEC), plays a crucial role in both student and employee health; however …

Current evidence and opportunities in child and adolescent public mental health: a research review

M Fazel, E Soneson - Journal of Child Psychology and …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Background A public mental health lens is increasingly required to better understand the
complex and multifactorial influences of interpersonal, community and institutional systems …

[HTML][HTML] Green school outdoor environments, greater equity? Assessing environmental justice in green spaces around Dutch primary schools

C van Velzen, M Helbich - Landscape and Urban Planning, 2023 - Elsevier
Green spaces around schools contribute to children's health and wellbeing. However, only a
few studies have examined whether green space provision around schools in urban and …

Resilience and equity in a time of crises: investing in public urban greenspace is now more essential than ever in the US and beyond

JC Bikomeye, S Namin, C Anyanwu… - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
The intersecting negative effects of structural racism, COVID-19, climate change, and
chronic diseases disproportionately affect racial and ethnic minorities in the US and around …

[HTML][HTML] Greenspace and health, wellbeing, physical activity, and development in children and adolescents: An overview of the systematic reviews

MJZ Sakhvidi, AH Mehrparvar, FZ Sakhvidi… - Current Opinion in …, 2023 - Elsevier
The evidence on the beneficial association of greenspace exposure and mental and
physical health and wellbeing of children and adolescents is accumulating. We …

[HTML][HTML] Protective effect of restorative possibilities on cognitive function and mental health in children and adolescents: A scoping review including the role of physical …

AM Dzhambov, P Lercher, N Vincens, KP Waye… - Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background The exposome approach can be a powerful tool for understanding the
intertwining of social, physical, and internal influences that shape mental health and …

Positive externalities of climate change mitigation and adaptation for human health: a review and conceptual framework for public health research

JC Bikomeye, CS Rublee, KMM Beyer - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Anthropogenic climate change is adversely impacting people and contributing to suffering
and increased costs from climate-related diseases and injuries. In responding to this urgent …

The impact of greenspace or nature-based interventions on cardiovascular health or cancer-related outcomes: A systematic review of experimental studies

JC Bikomeye, JS Balza, JL Kwarteng, AM Beyer… - PLoS …, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Significance Globally, cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer are leading causes of
morbidity and mortality. While having different etiologies, CVD and cancer are linked by …

[HTML][HTML] Impact of urban schoolyard play zone diversity and nature-based design features on unstructured recess play behaviors

MA Raney, E Daniel, N Jack - Landscape and Urban Planning, 2023 - Elsevier
In urban low-income neighborhoods, child wellbeing is highly dependent on the school
ecosystem. The schoolyard, specifically, provides opportunities for physical and social …