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- In some cases, environmental factors impact mental wellness by changing brain structure and function. Research on children supports this, noting that children raised in adverse environments tend to have hindered brain development, increasing their risk of memory issues, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
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Mar 23, 2023 · The environment and mental health and intrinsically connected. The places where you spend a lot of time—home, work, school, and even socially—can have a significant impact on your mental well-being. In psychology, these are referred to as environmental factors of mental health and are the main focus of study for environmental psychologists.
Jun 22, 2024 · Despite the importance of the built environment in shaping mental health outcomes, there is still a limited body of empirical research examining its impact. Natural environmental conditions also influence mental health and are linked to the built environment.
- 10.1029/2024GH001047
- 2024/06
- Geohealth. 2024 Jun; 8(6): e2024GH001047.
Sep 1, 2018 · We identified 14 diverse studies that met our criteria looking at interventions to the built environment and mental health and well-being of adults. Overall, we found a lack of evidence for an effect of built environment interventions on mental health and well-being outcomes.
- T. H.M. Moore, T. H.M. Moore, J. M. Kesten, J. A. López-López, S. Ijaz, A. McAleenan, A. Richards, S...
- 2018
Nov 1, 2021 · While the impact of different built environment factors on people's mental health has received widespread attention, the results presented in this study demonstrate that environmental degradation and the absence of green spaces are significant determinants.
- Lingling Wang, Ying Zhou, Furong Wang, Lieyun Ding, Peter E.D. Love, Shiqi Li
- 2021
Jun 3, 2021 · Research shows these effects correlate with poor mental health. Equity, a component of environmental form, is key when considering the links between the environment and mental health, with populations of lower socioeconomic status experiencing poorer mental health than those of higher status.
- Division on Earth
- 2021
May 15, 2019 · We offer ten questions that highlight the importance of current lessons learned regarding the built environment and mental health, including a potential role for the microbiome of the built environment to influence mental health.
Additionally, the presence of green spaces, especially in urban area, is associated with improved mental health. Conversely, higher concentrations of air pollutants, such as PM2.5 and CO, along with increased precipitation, are linked to elevated depression rates.
