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[Housing, natural light and lighting, greenery and mental health].

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Studies suggest that light and nature should be seriously considered when building new psychiatric clinics, because of their positive effects on psychiatric recovery. AIM: To highlight positive and sustainable effects of light and greenery in mental health care. METHOD: Literature study. RESULTS: Daylight, artificial light and nature may have a positive influence on recovery and wellbeing of patients and employees in care institutions. CONCLUSION: Taking light and nature into account in the design of a new psychiatric hospital is highly important. This can facilitate mental health of the users of the building.

Source: PubMed

Authors: Y Meesters, K C H J Smolders, J Kamphuis, Y A W de Kort

Institutions: University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen

Language: Dutch

Topic: Healthcare Facilities Design and Sustainability

Subfield: Architecture

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W3044360620

FWCI: 6.641

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Cited by: 4

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