Research
Going to the park at least once a week can improve children's mental health
The Brief
- A new University of Exeter study links weekly visits to parks and playgrounds in childhood with better mental health and social development.
- The study was published in the journal Epidemiology and Community Health.
- Coverage is based on a single news summary; the full methods and sample details were not provided in the sources.
Why it matters
The findings add observational evidence that regular access to green public space may support child well-being, which can inform urban planning and public health policy.
Who’s affected
- parents and caregivers
- public health researchers
- urban planners and policymakers
- #child health
- #mental health
- #green spaces
- #public health
- #epidemiology
Children who visit parks and playgrounds at least once a week may have better mental health and social development as they grow up. That's according to a new study by the University of Exeter, published in Epidemiology and Community Health. The paper is titled "Park Visits and…
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Study on weekly park visits and children's mental health reported by Medical Xpress
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Going to the park at least once a week can improve children's mental health