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Urban nature improves youth mental health - New study from Canada
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Urban nature improves youth mental health - New study from Canada
The mental health of young people in urban environments can be significantly improved by the presence of nature, green spaces and trees, a recent study from the University of Waterloo in Canada confirms. This study suggests that so-called “nature bathing,” i.e. spending time quietly in natural environments such as forests or parks, can help reduce stress and increase youth well-being.
In this first research to collect real-time survey data from young people about their emotional responses to various urban environments, urban natural zones were found to have a consistently positive impact on young people's well-being. For example, adolescents' anxiety was found to decrease significantly after spending only a short time in a natural environment compared to spending time in a busy urban area.
Urbanization is progressing rapidly, and therefore it is of great importance to further understand the impact of urban environments on adolescents. Especially given the rise in depression and anxiety in this age group. The study highlighted the positive effects of urban nature motifs, such as lakes, public parks, gardens and trees, on adolescents' mental health and well-being.
These findings underscore the importance of natural environments, including in urban areas, for adolescent well-being and mental health. Integrating nature into urban planning could therefore make a significant contribution to improving the quality of life and emotional well-being of young people.