Publications by authors named "Md Faysal Tareq"
Environ Pollut
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Nature exposure has been recognized as a helpful coping mechanism for mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, but prior reviews didn't assess the evidence quality or bias of empirical studies.
- A systematic review and meta-analysis, using the Navigation Guide methodology, evaluated 113 studies on how different types of nature exposure correlate with various mental health outcomes, such as depression, anxiety, and stress.
- Results indicated that access to gardens and increased time spent in green spaces were associated with lower depression and anxiety levels and improved general mental well-being, but overall evidence quality was rated very low due to high bias in many studies.
