reviewInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public HealthApr 22, 2015GOLD OA

Mental Health Benefits of Long-Term Exposure to Residential Green and Blue Spaces: A Systematic Review

MGMireia GascónMTMargarita Triguero‐MasDMDavid MartínezPDPayam DadvandJFJoan Forns

Norwegian Institute of Public Health · Barcelona Biomedical Research Park · +4 more institutions

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Abstract

Many studies conducted during the last decade suggest the mental health benefits of green and blue spaces. We aimed to systematically review the available literature on the long-term mental health benefits of residential green and blue spaces by including studies that used standardized tools or objective measures of both the exposures and the outcomes of interest. We followed the PRISMA statement guidelines for reporting systematic reviews and meta-analysis. In total 28 studies were included in the systematic review. We found limited evidence for a causal relationship between surrounding greenness and mental health in adults, whereas the evidence was inadequate in children. The evidence was also inadequate for…

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  • Mental health
  • Systematic review
  • Environmental health
  • Meta-analysis
  • Urbanization
  • Psychology
  • MEDLINE
  • Medicine
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Sustainable cities and communities
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