” says study lead author Stephanie Orstad, Ph.D., a research assistant professor in the Department of Medicine at NYU Langone Health. “If we want to make the most of the abundant health benefits parks offer, then we need to make them not only accessible, but also safe...
Mental health benefits of the outdoors October 6, 2024 Ontario Parks Do you ever find yourself feeling calmer, more relaxed, or more focused after spending time in nature? That’s because time outside has studied and proven benefits for your mental health. Mental illness affects one in five ...
Public parks are good for our mental and physical health. They provide a sense of community for local people and passers-through. They provide social role valorisation for the dispossessed. They contribute to improving urban environments and combating the stress of city life. And they are highly ...
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Citizens Advice Haringey (CAH) is a local branch of Citizens Advice, a national charity that provides free and impartial advice on issues such as benefits, debt, housing, consumer rights, immigration, and family matters. CAH is using technology to support mental health in various ways. For exa...
A total of 8% of people with MS had new mental illness diagnoses during pregnancy and 14% had new diagnoses in the first year after birth, compared to 7% and 11% of those without MS. Risk Analysis and Specific Mental Health Conditions ...
Even if you are not a fan of plants, plants have been known to promote happiness. Walking along parks or gardens can produce dopamine and endorphins, but bringing a piece of the garden inside can produce the same effect. Boost Productivity ...
No matter how close parks are to home, perceptions of park-centered crime may keep New Yorkers from using them.
"While our parks provide manyhealth benefitsfrom 'everyday' use, they are increasingly becoming recognised as beneficial settings for nature-based health interventions for people with specific health conditions," Shauna Jones, of Parks Victoria, told AFP. ...
We still don’t know whether increased biodiversity equates to increased mental health benefits for urban dwellers. But incomplete as these findings are, they nevertheless make a strong case for greening cities. “People think of nature as being an amenity, not a necessity,” sa...