The Mental Neighborhood: A Useful Way to Think About Health
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from Psychology Today1 month ago
Research has documented the important role of neighborhood quality in influencing individual well-being, demonstrating that both structural and social attributes impact mental health.
Psychology Todayhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/insight-therapy/202412/the-mental-neighborhood-a-useful-way-to-think-about-health
Negative aspects of neighborhoods like high crime rates and low walkability correlate with increased levels of mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.
Psychology Todayhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/insight-therapy/202412/the-mental-neighborhood-a-useful-way-to-think-about-health
Positive neighborhood qualities enhance both physical and mental health, emphasizing the need for improvements in community infrastructure and personal mental landscapes.
Psychology Todayhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/insight-therapy/202412/the-mental-neighborhood-a-useful-way-to-think-about-health
The human mind, akin to a society, contains connected yet often oppositional entities and agendas that can impact mental well-being.
Psychology Todayhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/insight-therapy/202412/the-mental-neighborhood-a-useful-way-to-think-about-health
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