Can access to greenspace impact mental health? A team lead by Associate Professor of Geography, Colleen Reid and PhD candidate, Emma Rieves, found a correlation between connection with nature, not just access, and improved mental health. Reid and Rieves’ study is unique in its focus on the subjective experiences of participants. They found that how much an individual believes they have access to nature and how often they engage with it play a crucial role in mental well-being, particularly in reducing anxiety. The study emphasizes the importance of designing urban environments that foster both physical access to nature and a sense of connection to it.
Learn more about the study with CU Boulder Arts and Sciences Magazine:
