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. 2017 Nov 1;14(4):79-81.
doi: 10.1192/s2056474000002051. eCollection 2017 Nov.

The importance of greenspace for mental health

Jo Barton  1 , Mike Rogerson  2
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The importance of greenspace for mental health

Jo Barton et al. BJPsych Int. .

Abstract

There is an urgent global need for accessible and cost-effective pro-mental health infrastructure. Public green spaces were officially designated in the 19th century, informed by a belief that they might provide health benefits. We outline modern research evidence that greenspace can play a pivotal role in population-level mental health.

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