February 21, 2024
Study suggests people in urban areas with more green space have better mental health
First-of-its-kind study uses detailed NatureScore database to assess mental health at the neighborhood level
“We found that a NatureScore above 40—considered Nature Adequate—seems to be the threshold for good mental health,” Maddock said. “People in these neighborhoods have a 51 percent lower likelihood of developing depression and a 63 percent lower likelihood for developing bipolar disorders.”