Environ Res April 2018 PMID 29358115

Long-term exposure to residential green and blue spaces and anxiety and depression in adults: A cross-sectional study.

Mireia Gascon, Gonzalo Sánchez-Benavides, Payam Dadvand, David Martínez, Nina Gramunt, Xavier Gotsens, Marta Cirach, Cristina Vert, José Luis Molinuevo, Marta Crous-Bou, Mark Nieuwenhuijsen

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The overall tone reflects a consensus that exposure to green and blue spaces positively impacts mental health, as seen in phrases like 'less anxiety and depression' and 'protective association.' Words like 'impact,' 'beneficial,' and 'research' indicate the posts' intention to emphasize significance and relevance, with some citing related studies to strengthen the conversation.

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Long-term exposure to green spaces, like parks and vegetated areas, is linked to lower chances of depression and anxiety in adults, although research evidence is still limited.
The study found that greater surrounding greenness and access to green spaces were associated with decreased use of medication for mental health issues, but blue spaces like lakes or rivers did not show a significant impact.
Environmental factors such as air pollution and noise partly explained these associations, while physical activity and social support had a smaller effect, indicating green spaces may have a protective role for mental health.]

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