SUSTAINABILITY IN MENTAL HEALTH

Urban Farm DB summary

This study states that sustainable practices like gardening and urban farming are important for mental health, providing a sense of connection and well-being. Citing multiple prior studies, it indicates positive associations between urban natural features and mental health, that interaction with nature benefits children and adolescents' emotional well-being and attention, and that greater exposure to nature reduces stress, anxiety, and depression. These findings suggest the importance of incorporating natural elements and sustainable practices into urban life.