how ecology and mental health go together in our cities
- Written by Zoe Myers, Lecturer, Australian Urban Design Research Centre, University of Western Australia
Mental health in our cities is an increasingly urgent issue. Rates of disorders such as anxiety and depression are high. Urban design and planning can promote mental health by refocusing on spaces we use in our everyday lives in light of what research tells us about the benefits of exposure to nature and biodiversity.
Mental health issues have many...