Exposure to green outdoors had positive mental health impact during pandemic: Study
Mar 03, 2022
New Delhi, Mar 03 (ANI): The lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic gave a breather to the environment. The peace and calm during the first lockdown made people appreciate nature even more. Recent study found that people exposed to more green space during pandemic reported significantly less depression and anxiety. However, more effort should be made to put in green spaces and make them accessible. Researcher also collected aerial satellite imagery to objectively quantify greenery in respondents' neighbourhoods. People who lost income or felt they were working in an unsafe environment during pandemic were also more likely to be depressed.
