Bushwalkers and hikers have known it for years. Now, Deakin University together with Beyond Blue has published a review of research that shows “there is a significant relationship between people’s mental health and their local environment”. The report shows that natural spaces benefit all the community, but particularly children and people with low incomes, as well as older people. Beyond Blue to Green: The benefits of contact with nature for mental health and well-being states that the strongest message is that there is a clear link between mental health and greenness.
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Contemplating life on Many Peaks Range
