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This project brings together researchers to understand if more specific ‘greenspace dose’ recommendations can be made to improve health and wellbeing.
Physical and mental health issues such as obesity and depression are increasing problems in the UK and hence a policy priority. People are spending less time outdoors and so one promising area is to encourage people to spend time in greenspaces, which is understood to have health and wellbeing benefits. It is unclear, however, if we should be recommending particular activities in greenspaces, such as those seeking to physically and mentally connect people with nature.
This project will bring together environmental and health researchers to understand if more specific ‘greenspace dose’ recommendations can be made to improve health and wellbeing. This will be achieved by assessing the impact of physical, cerebral and generic activities on health and wellbeing outcomes in existing users of greenspaces.
This project is funded by the University of York.
Past event / Webinar exploring the benefits of getting outside in our parks and gardens, and keeping ourselves and the planet healthy.
Perspective / Espacios verdes accesibles en las ciudades apoyan la buena salud mental y física. Los espacios naturales en ciudades ayudan a mitigar el cambio climático.
Journal article / This pilot study shows that undertaking purposeful activity in public green space has the potential to promote health and prevent mental ill health.
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