Urban biodiversity helps with mental well-being, but we need to take more notice of it
Heightened feelings of exclusion contribute to young people’s growing detachment from urban green spaces
Our research studies how 16-25-year-old Londoners’ perceptions of parks management practices affect their use of these public spaces. Our aim was to address a knowledge deficit regarding the role of spending time in green space and young people’s mental wellbeing. For policymakers and practitioners aiming to manage parks as health infrastructure, this information is essential, given this cohort is at a critical developmental stage for building mental health resilience.