GGR Knowledge Brief 1 - Nature and Mental Health

Across Europe, mental health problems are exacting an increasingly heavy toll on people’s lives, while mental health needs remain largely unmet. This
is a cost for our societies and for our economies. We GoGreenRoutes project partners call on policymakers to better incorporate the links between nature
and mental health in decision making. We argue that – if this untapped resource is correctly harvested- mutual benefits will be achieved, in terms of mental health and environmental outcomes (double win). In this brief one can learn about the current challenges to meeting mental health needs and explore recommendations to move closer to a vision of healthy societies.

Publication Date: 31 Dec 2024

Author(s): Francesca Centola, Adriana Duarte, et. al