Urban Environment, Green Spaces, and Mental Health: An Interdisciplinary Investigation

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate the complex interaction between metropolitan settings and mental health, with a particular emphasis on depression. It takes into account factors such as pollution, noise, limited green spaces, and overcrowding, and it uses a multidisciplinary approach to establish a compelling connection between urban living conditions and depression rates. This connection is established by drawing on research that has already been conducted. In addition to this, it investigates the possibility of natural settings and green areas being able to alleviate symptoms of depression. More specifically, it examines the psychological advantages of being exposed to nature in urban environments and evaluates the efficiency of urban planning strategies that give green infrastructure a higher priority. The study also explores the association between an individual's commitment to environmentalism and their mental health, and it looks at eco-friendly practices as potential techniques for coping with mental health issues. In addition, it analyzes the activities taken by Greenpeace to promote awareness of mental health issues in the context of environmental degradation and climate change, as well as their impact on urban planning and policy. Finally, the research examines urban planning initiatives that aim to improve mental well-being while also addressing environmental issues. It does this by analyzing successful case studies and determining whether or not these treatments can be scaled up in a variety of urban settings. This in-depth investigation aims to provide politicians, urban planners, and mental health advocates with useful information that may be used to create urban settings that are healthier and more sustainable.