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Green space near home has an antidepressant effect

People who had the most vegetation near their residences were the least likely to report depression and anxiety.
View from Primrose Hill, North London. Young people relaxing on the grassy slopes of Primrose Hill park with uninterrupted views of buildings on the London skyline.

Proximity to urban green space (pictured, Primrose Hill in London) has been linked to good mental health. Credit: Chris Harris/UCG/UIG/Getty

Green surroundings can benefit mental health, according to a study of almost 410,000 UK residents1. The analysis found that people who live in areas with high levels of vegetation have a lower risk of depression and anxiety than do those who don’t.

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Nature 628, 239 (2024)

doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-024-00968-y

References

  1. Wang, J. et al. Nature Mental Health https://doi.org/10.1038/s44220-024-00227-z (2024).

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