SynthesisInternational journal of environmental research and public health2015
Mental health benefits of long-term exposure to residential green and blue spaces: a systematic review.
Synthesis in International journal of environmental research and public health, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06483126 (The Benefits of Nature for Mood and Cognition in Persons With and Without Parkinson's Disease), which is not on this map. Cited by 341 papers, 23 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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The Benefits of Nature for Mood and Cognition in Persons With and Without Parkinson's Disease
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341 citing papers in PubMed, 23 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
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- A systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of well-being-focused interventions.Nature human behaviour · 2026Pooled it
- Investigation of Epistemic Equity in Urban Green Space and Mental Health Research: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Pooled it
- A systematic literature review and meta-analysis of virtual reality nature effects on higher education students' mental health and wellbeing.Applied psychology. Health and well-being · 2025Pooled it
- Blue health among children, adolescents, and youth psychological well-being: a systematic review of swimming and aquatic therapy for mental health.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Pooled it
- Assessing the Impact of Urban Environments on Mental Health and Perception Using Deep Learning: A Review and Text Mining Analysis.Journal of urban health : bulletin of the New York Academy of Medicine · 2024Pooled it
- Greenspace exposure and associated health outcomes: a systematic review of reviews.F1000Research · 2024Pooled it
- Systematic Review: Neurodevelopmental Benefits of Active/Passive School Exposure to Green and/or Blue Spaces in Children and Adolescents.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Pooled it
- The Residential Environment and Health and Well-Being of Chinese Migrant Populations: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Pooled it
- Restorative Effects from Green Exposure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Control Trials.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Pooled it
- Long-Term Exposure to Greenspace and Cognitive Function during the Lifespan: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Pooled it
- Effects of Indoor Plants on Human Functions: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analyses.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Pooled it
- Systematic review of quantitative studies assessing the relationship between environment and mental health in rural areas.The Australian journal of rural health · 2022Pooled it
- Therapeutic Landscapes and Psychiatric Care Facilities: A Qualitative Meta-Analysis.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Pooled it
- Is altitude a determinant of the health benefits of nature exposure? A systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2022Pooled it
- Green Space Quality and Health: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
- Green Space and Health in Mainland China: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
- Relationship between Green and Blue Spaces with Mental and Physical Health: A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Observational Studies.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
- Why a New Research Agenda on Green Spaces and Health Is Needed in Latin America: Results of a Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
- Green spaces, subjective health and depressed affect in middle-aged and older adults: a cross-country comparison of four European cohorts.Journal of epidemiology and community health · 2021Pooled it
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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 the other exposures evaluated (access to green spaces, quality of green spaces, and blue spaces) in both adults and children. The main limitation was the limited number of studies, together with the heterogeneity regarding exposure assessment. Given the increase in mental health problems and the current rapid urbanization worldwide, results of the present systematic review should be taken into account in future urban planning. However, further research is needed to provide more consistent evidence and more detailed information on the mechanisms and the characteristics of the green and blue spaces that promote better mental health. We provide recommendations for future studies in order to provide consistent and evidence-based recommendations for policy makers.
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