The importance of greenspace for mental health

BJPsych Int. 2017 Nov 1;14(4):79-81. doi: 10.1192/s2056474000002051. eCollection 2017 Nov.

Abstract

There is an urgent global need for accessible and cost-effective pro-mental health infrastructure. Public green spaces were officially designated in the 19th century, informed by a belief that they might provide health benefits. We outline modern research evidence that greenspace can play a pivotal role in population-level mental health.