Enhancing Health Through Access to Nature: How Effective are Interventions in Woodlands in Deprived Urban Communities? A Quasi-experimental Study in Scotland, UK

Enhancing Health Through Access to Nature: How Effective are Interventions in Woodlands in Deprived Urban Communities? A Quasi-experimental Study in Scotland, UK

High prevalence of poor mental health is a major public health problem. Natural environments may contribute to mitigating stress and enhancing health. However, there is little evidence on whether community-level interventions intended to increase exposure to natural environments can improve mental h...

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Main Authors: Catharine Ward Thompson, Aldo Elizalde, Steven Cummins, Alastair H. Leyland, Willings Botha, Andrew Briggs, Sara Tilley, Eva Silveirinha de Oliveira, Jenny Roe, Peter Aspinall, Richard Mitchell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-06-01
Series:Sustainability
Subjects:
Natural environment
mental health
stress
deprived urban communities
quasi-experimental
natural environment interventions
forestry
woodlands
community forest management
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/11/12/3317

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