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

Ybe Meesters · Karin C. H. J. Smolders · Jeanine Kamphuis · Yvonne A. W. de Kort

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Healthcare Facilities Design and Sustainability Psychiatric care and mental health services Urban Green Space and Health

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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.

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