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The Role of Urban Green Spaces in Promoting Mental Health and Well-being: A Systematic Review

by Addison Watson 1,*
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University of Zilina
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JPHE  2021 4(1):74; https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxxx
Received: 6 February 2021 / Accepted: 6 March 2021 / Published Online: 25 May 2021
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Urbanization has led to increased stress and mental health issues among city dwellers, highlighting the need for accessible green spaces. This systematic review examines the effects of urban green spaces on mental health and well-being, including stress reduction, improved mood, and enhanced cognitive function. It synthesizes evidence from various studies evaluating the psychological benefits of spending time in nature within urban environments. The review also discusses the potential mechanisms underlying these benefits and offers recommendations for incorporating green spaces into urban planning to support mental health.

Keywords: urban green spaces; mental health; well-being; stress reduction; nature therapy;
Copyright: © 2021 by Watson. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

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Watson, A. The Role of Urban Green Spaces in Promoting Mental Health and Well-being: A Systematic Review. Journal of Public Health & Environment, 2021, 4, 74. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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Watson A. The Role of Urban Green Spaces in Promoting Mental Health and Well-being: A Systematic Review. Journal of Public Health & Environment; 2021, 4(1):74. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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Watson, Addison 2021. "The Role of Urban Green Spaces in Promoting Mental Health and Well-being: A Systematic Review" Journal of Public Health & Environment 4, no.1:74. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx

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