Sci Adv July 2019 PMID 31355340

Nature and mental health: An ecosystem service perspective.

Gregory N Bratman, Christopher B Anderson, Marc G Berman, Bobby Cochran, Sjerp de Vries, Jon Flanders, Carl Folke, Howard Frumkin, James J Gross, Terry Hartig, Peter H Kahn, Ming Kuo, Joshua J Lawler, Phillip S Levin, Therese Lindahl

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Numerous posts highlight the article's exploration of how nature experiences contribute to mental well-being, such as references to 'psychological ecosystem services' that the article discusses. The tone is generally optimistic, with phrases emphasizing 'the value of nature experience' and 'need for urban greening,' which show a collective acknowledgment of the urgency and importance of restoring natural environments for improved mental health.

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Overall, there is a strong belief that the integration of nature into urban planning could have a considerable positive impact on mental health.

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A growing body of research shows that experiencing nature has significant benefits for mental health, such as improving cognitive function and emotional well-being.
With increasing urbanization and reduced interaction with nature, there's a need for effective strategies to preserve and enhance opportunities for people to engage with the natural environment.
The article proposes that assessments of ecosystem services should incorporate mental health outcomes and presents a conceptual model to guide this integration.

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Alice

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(1/2) Perhaps some trees, flowers, and therapy dogs/chickens on factory floors will attract Gen Z and Gen alpha applicants. Gregory N. Bratman et al. ,Nature and mental health: An ecosystem service perspective.Sci. Adv.5,eaax0903(2019). https://t.co/U9KIsqywCI

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gennarohan

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https://t.co/ybPTKKp8la 관련 논문 총괄 모음 사이언스 기사 귀농이 요새 트렌드이고 정부가 지방 행정을 사람들한테 떠맡기고 뭐 어쩌구가 아님. 도시에서 오래 살면 인간이 피폐해지는것은 그냥 우리 유전자가 그렇게 생겨먹었기 때문이다.

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Nature and mental health: An ecosystem service perspective | Science Advances. 2019 www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

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Universität Wien

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Grüne Oasen für die Psyche: Wie Naturerlebnisse unsere mentale Gesundheit fördern von Therese Lindahl, Mat White und (internationalen) Kolleg*innen. ⤵ https://t.co/rDidrSyFXg

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@MaduroPoiares @ppdpsd @_CDSPP @NunoMeloCDS @LMontenegropm @aguiarbranco @Moedas @DGSaude @APApsychiatric @IsabelLMMoreira Mental health defined by the WHO: “state of well-being in which [an] individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community.” https://t.co/Cjp23PNv3b

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Bratman, G. N., et al. (2019). Nature and mental health: An ecosystem service perspective. Science Advances, 5(7). https://t.co/WkucnGadDL

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Amber Codamo

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This article frames the positive mental health values of engaging with nature as “psychological ecosystem services” #mentalhealthawareness https://t.co/AC0ZGNvYzl

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RT @StroudCenter: May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, and that's got us thinking about the ways streams and rivers bring us joy, peace, and…

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May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, and that's got us thinking about the ways streams and rivers bring us joy, peace, and mental well-being. https://t.co/pXuQUyeM2L https://t.co/GxUXEP30wn

May 2, 2023 · 8 likes · 6 shares · 2,253 followers View post →

Elana Mintz

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“A 2019 study called ‘Nature and mental health: An ecosystem service perspective’ also explored the wide-ranging rewards, such as a happier state of mind, more positive social interactions, a clearer sense of purpose and a sturdier grip on life’s demands.” https://t.co/cU1zlqF1Ga

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RT @sleguilFR: Des recherches récentes (et d'autres en cours) tendent à montrer que le contact avec un certain degré de "sauvage" a des eff…

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Dr Cyrus Abbasian

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Nature and mental health: An ecosystem service perspective | interesting article linking better mental health with nature, emphasising importance of access to nature and ecodiversity. https://t.co/BrITGtf653

Nov 20, 2022 · 1,166 followers View post →

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RT @Mental_Elf: Let's take an " Ecosystem Service Perspective", says Andreas Meyer-Lindenberg s at #ICoUMH "impacts of nature experience o…

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The Mental Elf

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Let's take an " Ecosystem Service Perspective", says Andreas Meyer-Lindenberg s at #ICoUMH "impacts of nature experience on cognitive functioning, emotional well-being & other dimensions of mental health" Bratman et al 2019 Nature & Mental Health https://t.co/ooTtkr9JHS #ICoUMH https://t.co/jAAL6Dm5TR

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"A growing body of empirical evidence is revealing the value of nature experience for mental health." Read more here: https://t.co/akzqRKcuez It's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and that's a great time to think about reconnecting with nature wherever you can. https://t.co/ObI1AUziBw

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Parousia.Imaginarium

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Scientists have found a correlation between time spent in nature and positive social interactions, sense of purpose in life, creativity, manageability of life tasks, memory, and even impulse inhibition. https://t.co/Jdquiuva5U

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petisi bikin kota2 besar di Indonesia punya Lahan Hijau Terbuka melalui paper yang baru gue baca: https://t.co/17Eo6oGp6v biar masyarakatnya ga gila

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@sai_Remy 参考になれば！ https://t.co/6qhzmyK9Iz これ以外にも、 ①一日の終わりに、自分が他者に貢献できたことを3つメモする。 ②一回の腕立てをする。（筋トレなら何でも可） ③毎日彼女に感謝の言葉を伝える。あたりを少しずつやってみるとどうかな？平日昼間も割と通話できるから、辛いとき連絡して

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この動画なかなかいいなーって思ってTwitterに貼ろうとしてたんだった。 https://t.co/XkbjLfVuBX

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何もしたくないときの対処法 1️⃣何かの計画を立てる 2️⃣小さく始める 3️⃣自然を求めて散歩に行く 4️⃣自分を優しくする 5️⃣しっかりと休養するモチベーションが続かない私にとって、とても参考になる動画でした。そういえば結構無意識にやってた気がします。 https://t.co/0StNeg6mHg

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Impressive Science Advances paper titled 'Nature and mental health: An ecosystem service perspective'. A comprehensive assessment on this topic. See the paper here: https://t.co/uM14M5qwvJ #mentalhealth #neuroscience #brain #wellbeing https://t.co/xqK9elBESN

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関連論文（無料）はこれのよう：　自然と精神衛生～エコシステム・サービス（?）　Nature and mental health: An ecosystem service perspective https://t.co/jQLl00sKwm 　2019年、Bratman（ワシントン大）ら。解説論文。Science Advances 誌。

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