The more the merrier? Perceived forest biodiversity promotes short‐term mental health and well‐being—A multicentre study

• Published in: People and nature (Hoboken, N.J.) Vol. 6; no. 1; pp. 180 - 201
• Main Authors: Rozario, Kevin, Oh, Rachel Rui Ying, Marselle, Melissa, Schröger, Erich, Gillerot, Loïc, Ponette, Quentin, Godbold, Douglas, Haluza, Daniela, Kilpi, Katriina, Müller, Dagmar, Roeber, Urte, Verheyen, Kris, Muys, Bart, Müller, Sandra, Shaw, Taylor, Bonn, Aletta
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London John Wiley & Sons, Inc 01.02.2024; Wiley
• Subjects: attention restoration; Biodiversity; Biomarkers; Built environment; Cortisol; COVID-19; Dr. FOREST; Experimental research; forest diversity; Forests; Linkages; Mental health; mental health and well‐being; perceived biodiversity; Physiology; Plant species; Public health; Saliva; Species richness; Stress; Stress (physiology); stress reduction; structural equation modelling; tree species richness; Urban environments; Urban forests; Well being; Wildlife conservation

Forests can foster mental health and well‐being. Yet, the contribution of forest biodiversity remains unclear, and experimental research is needed to unravel pathways of biodiversity–health linkages. Here, we assess the role of tree species richness, both actual and perceived, and how stress reducti...