Seven Ways to Make Cities Better for Mental Health

Seven Ways to Make Cities Better for Mental Health
A “restorative city,” is one in which urban residents can be happier, healthier, and more socially connected. Dimitry Anikin/Unsplash
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Much of the world lives in urban settings, with North America housing 82% of its population in cities. But while cities can be attractive places to live, providing work and recreational opportunities for people, they can also be lonely and unhealthy.
In fact, a recent survey of mayors in 126 American cities found that the key priority in all of those cities was mental health. How can we better design cities to enhance mental health, then?
Jill Suttie
Jill Suttie
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Jill Suttie, Psy.D., is Greater Good’s former book review editor and now serves as a staff writer and contributing editor for the magazine. This article was republished from the Greater Good online magazine.
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