Mental Health Value of Nature

A global economic value of US$6 trillion (£5 trillion) has been attributed to the mental health benefits of the natural environment, adding to the value arising from ecosystem services and tourism. Poor psychological health has an enormous economic cost, and positive mental health contributes to a stronger economy.
Protected natural areas are under increasing pressure from political and economic factors, and climate change. An Australian study has calculated the economic value of natural areas in terms of mental health.
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https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/dae/document.cfm?action=display&doc_id=68053
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-019-12631-6