In Australia we have some of the most beautiful landscapes and nature in the world.
Access to green space is widely recognised as an important factor in supporting mental wellbeing.
A new study from Scotland found people who lived close to revived woodland areas were 10 per cent less likely to be prescribed antidepressants, and if people moved closer to a woodland, that need for medication was reduced.
But access to green space is not guaranteed. So how do we design our cities and suburbs with this in mind?
Guests:
- Sebastian Pfausch, professor of urban management and planning at Western Sydney University
- Hannah Moloney, presenter for Gardening Australia
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With increased urban sprawl and high density living in cities, how are we considering access to green space in our planning? (ABC News: Daniel Guia)
Mental Health, Nature, Mental Wellbeing
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