By Xinyu Wang
In the fast-paced, high-stress modern city life, mental health has become a growing concern. The “Twenty Minutes in the Park Effect” has become a hot topic. More and more young people are willing to make use of their rest time to go to the park for gathering, picnic and exercise to relax their body and mind. The theory states that spending just 20 minutes in a park can significantly improve mood and mental health. To examine this phenomenon in more depth, we talked to Gavin R. Jenkins, a professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and one of the authors of the theory. In addition to this, we also interviewed a number of visitors who frequent the park.
In the video, you will see park visitors share their activities and feelings. The researchers explain in detail where this theory comes from and the science behind it. Visitors share what they do in the park and the impact it has on their mood. Through these interviews and stories, we hope to make more people aware of the positive impact parks can have on mental health. And inspire people to make more use of green spaces in the city to improve their emotional mental health.
Watch the video below to gain valuable insight into the Twenty Minute Park Effect. Learn more about the Twenty Minutes in the Park Effect.
