Environ Sci Technol January 2014 PMID 24320055

Longitudinal effects on mental health of moving to greener and less green urban areas.

Ian Alcock, Mathew P White, Benedict W Wheeler, Lora E Fleming, Michael H Depledge

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The discussions are characterized by a tone of curiosity and support, with examples such as mentions of sustained mental health improvements and references to specific studies, like the one linked by @talklandscape, highlighting the perceived significance of greener environments for well-being. The words and tone indicate genuine interest and recognition of the research’s relevance, though the impact remains moderate as many participants seek further evidence or practical implementation ideas.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts acknowledge or support the findings that moving to greener areas benefits mental health, with some expressing curiosity for further details.

InterestHigh interest

The topic clearly attracts high interest, with discussions about long-term benefits and the need for sustaining positive effects.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts show moderate engagement, referencing specific studies, asking questions, and sharing related research links.

ImpactModerate impact

Though the discussions highlight the importance of environmental factors for mental health, the overall impact perceived seems moderate, focusing on potential health improvements rather than immediate policy changes.

Abstract in brief

  • Moving to greener urban areas is linked to sustained improvements in mental health over time, supporting the idea that increased green space benefits public health.
  • Moving to less green areas is associated with worse mental health before the move, but mental health levels tend to return to baseline after relocating.
  • The study used longitudinal panel data and fixed-effects analysis to control for individual differences, confirming that environmental changes in green space can directly impact mental health.

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ICLEI Resilient Development Pathway
@ICLEI_ResCities · X

A5:Preliminary studies (here's one https://t.co/PaF9dcsQGD) suggest that just by moving to greener areas people tend to get happier for the first 3 years, on top of enjoying health improvements. The real question is how to make such benefits last? #ResilientCities #ThinkingCities https://t.co/Jowk6XEIY6

Feb 7, 2019 · 13 likes · 7 shares · 26,263 followers View post →
منصور العسيري
@AlasiriMansour · X

للمزيد https://t.co/ZZC4tGJzbi

Nov 29, 2022 · 4 likes · 85,248 followers View post →
Simon Lennane is on bluesky instead
@SimonLennane · X

@JeffSpeckFAICP @jonburkeUK I'd be interested in those studies as well. There's this one: https://t.co/3Qbs6w1MIi

May 28, 2021 · 4 likes · 1,985 followers View post →
Los Árboles Mágicos ®️, (by Oscar Gaitan)
@arboles_magicos · X

@AnnaCerri4 https://t.co/7CV0FcJ6EQ

Jan 8, 2023 · 3 likes · 1 share · 122,139 followers View post →
Understanding Society
@usociety · X

Here’s the original @EnvSciTech paper: https://t.co/OG2qm1bXX9

Mar 1, 2019 · 3 likes · 1 share · 13,123 followers View post →
Carlos Sanz Andrea
@CSanzAndrea · X

A este me refiero con lo que comentaba

Sep 2, 2022 · 1 like · 5,003 followers View post →

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ymgc
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緑地が多いところに引っ越すと,メンタルヘルスが改善するらしいです.イングランドの研究. https://t.co/RdnFjUw51x

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Juhana Harju
@JuhanaHarju · X

@tsaarimaa Pidän kognitiivisesti jäykkänä sitä, jos ei huomioida assosiaatiotutkimuksia. Tutkimusten tulkinnalla voidaan pitkälti eliminoida sekoittavat tekijät. Tässä havaittiin, että ihmisten mielenterveys parani, jos he muuttivat vihreämmälle asuinalueelle. https://t.co/4iFmFS1FvR

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Charisma Alastair
@CharismaAlasta1 · X

RT @arboles_magicos: @AnnaCerri4 https://t.co/7CV0FcJ6EQ

Jan 26, 2023 · 1 share · 7,610 followers View post →
Los Árboles Mágicos ®️, (by Oscar Gaitan)
@arboles_magicos · X

@AnnaCerri4 https://t.co/7CV0FcJ6EQ

Jan 8, 2023 · 3 likes · 1 share · 122,139 followers View post →
منصور العسيري
@AlasiriMansour · X

للمزيد https://t.co/ZZC4tGJzbi

Nov 29, 2022 · 4 likes · 85,248 followers View post →
Carlos Sanz Andrea
@CSanzAndrea · X

A este me refiero con lo que comentaba

Sep 2, 2022 · 1 like · 5,003 followers View post →
Simon Lennane is on bluesky instead
@SimonLennane · X

@JeffSpeckFAICP @jonburkeUK I'd be interested in those studies as well. There's this one: https://t.co/3Qbs6w1MIi

May 28, 2021 · 4 likes · 1,985 followers View post →
Understanding Society
@usociety · X

Here’s the original @EnvSciTech paper: https://t.co/OG2qm1bXX9

Mar 1, 2019 · 3 likes · 1 share · 13,123 followers View post →
Simon Odell CMLI
@LI_SimonO · X

Moving to greener urban areas is associated with sustained mental health improvements: https://t.co/DLdf5ABMHw @talklandscape

Feb 26, 2019 · 544 followers View post →
@Serve All & Love All
@Joyful8672 · X

RT @ICLEI_ResCities: A5:Preliminary studies (here's one https://t.co/PaF9dcsQGD) suggest that just by moving to greener areas people tend t…

Feb 10, 2019 · 7 shares · 216 followers View post →
VIJAY MOGREKAR
@VMogrekar · X

RT @ICLEI_ResCities: A5:Preliminary studies (here's one https://t.co/PaF9dcsQGD) suggest that just by moving to greener areas people tend t…

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Alex López A.
@alexxlopeza · X

RT @ICLEI_ResCities: A5:Preliminary studies (here's one https://t.co/PaF9dcsQGD) suggest that just by moving to greener areas people tend t…

Feb 7, 2019 · 7 shares · 204 followers View post →
Trups
@Trupti68425475 · X

RT @ICLEI_ResCities: A5:Preliminary studies (here's one https://t.co/PaF9dcsQGD) suggest that just by moving to greener areas people tend t…

Feb 7, 2019 · 7 shares · 25 followers View post →
MUKESH SHARMA
@msjsr · X

RT @ICLEI_ResCities: A5:Preliminary studies (here's one https://t.co/PaF9dcsQGD) suggest that just by moving to greener areas people tend t…

Feb 7, 2019 · 7 shares · 575 followers View post →
Mahindra World City
@Mah_WorldCity · X

RT @ICLEI_ResCities: A5:Preliminary studies (here's one https://t.co/PaF9dcsQGD) suggest that just by moving to greener areas people tend t…

Feb 7, 2019 · 7 shares · 4,680 followers View post →
ICLEI Resilient Development Pathway
@ICLEI_ResCities · X

A5:Preliminary studies (here's one https://t.co/PaF9dcsQGD) suggest that just by moving to greener areas people tend to get happier for the first 3 years, on top of enjoying health improvements. The real question is how to make such benefits last? #ResilientCities #ThinkingCities https://t.co/Jowk6XEIY6

Feb 7, 2019 · 13 likes · 7 shares · 26,263 followers View post →