Mental health problems are associated with lower quality of life, increased unscheduled
care, high economic and social cost, and increased mortality. Nature-based interventions …

Background Green spaces have been proposed to be a health determinant, improving
health and wellbeing through different mechanisms. We aimed to systematically review the …

Since living in cities is associated with an increased risk for mental disorders such as anxiety
disorders, depression, and schizophrenia, it is essential to understand how exposure to …

Background This article provides an overview of the current and projected climate change
risks and impacts to mental health and provides recommendations for priority actions to …

The urban forest is a green infrastructure system that delivers multiple environmental,
economic, social and health services, and functions in cities. Environmental benefits of …

Shinrin-yoku, immersing oneself in nature using one's senses, has been receiving increased
attention internationally. While most of the existing studies have focused on physical health …

Background: Current literature supports the comprehensive health benefits of exposure to
nature and green environments on human systems. The aim of this state-of-the-art review is …

There is an increasing evidence that natural environment provides substantial human health
benefits. One mechanism underlying this relationship is the experience of stress. However …

Forest bathing is a traditional practice characterized by visiting a forest and breathing its air.
This review aims to investigate the effects of forest bathing on levels of salivary or serum …

Large populations worldwide have been deprived from nature experiences due to mass
quarantines and lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic, and face a looming mental …