Urban green space was a protective lifeline against COVID depression, study suggests
- A new study suggests green space helped protect the mental health of city-bound Canadians during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- People living in urban areas with more greenery were less likely to be depressed in the pandemic's first months, according to the study.
- The benefits of green space were stronger among those who were not depressed before the pandemic.
- Lead author Paul Villeneuve emphasizes the need for urban planning to prioritize equitable access to green space for better community resilience.
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Urban greenspace a protective lifeline against COVID-19 depression, study suggests
Green space helped protect the mental health of city-bound Canadians during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study suggests, even as the number of people with depression surged.
·Sechelt, Canada
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Urban green space was a protective lifeline against COVID depression, study suggests
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