<description>&lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span id="bcr_rptStory_cslStory_0"&gt;Living in greener neighborhoods is linked to significantly fewer hospitalizations for mental illness, including depression, anxiety, psychosis, and dementia&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span id="bcr_rptStory_cslStory_1"&gt;A global analysis of 11.4 million cases found that just a small increase in vegetation density reduced mental health hospital admissions by 7%&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span id="bcr_rptStory_cslStory_2"&gt;Urban residents experienced the strongest benefits — cities with more parks and tree-lined streets saw 13% fewer psychiatric hospitalizations&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span id="bcr_rptStory_cslStory_3"&gt;Researchers discovered that the ideal balance for mental well-being is when about half your surroundings are green; both too little and too much vegetation reduce benefits&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;span id="bcr_rptStory_cslStory_4"&gt;Spending at least 30 minutes a day in moderate greenery, walking outdoors, or adding plants to your home helps lower stress hormones, boost focus, and improve emotional resilience&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</description>

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health

Dr. Mercola

Greener Cities Linked to Better Mental Health Outcomes

DEC 13, 20257 MIN
Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health

Greener Cities Linked to Better Mental Health Outcomes

DEC 13, 20257 MIN

Description

  • Living in greener neighborhoods is linked to significantly fewer hospitalizations for mental illness, including depression, anxiety, psychosis, and dementia
  • A global analysis of 11.4 million cases found that just a small increase in vegetation density reduced mental health hospital admissions by 7%
  • Urban residents experienced the strongest benefits — cities with more parks and tree-lined streets saw 13% fewer psychiatric hospitalizations
  • Researchers discovered that the ideal balance for mental well-being is when about half your surroundings are green; both too little and too much vegetation reduce benefits
  • Spending at least 30 minutes a day in moderate greenery, walking outdoors, or adding plants to your home helps lower stress hormones, boost focus, and improve emotional resilience