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Green Mountains

Mental Health

Not only can parks provide an opportunity for physical health, but they are a great                                environment to better your mental health as well

Parks provide peaceful, quite environments for citizens to talk, walk and interact with others. 

Being surrounded by nature can induce feelings of joy, calmness and concentration. Nature can reduce stress and provide a feeling of productiveness and motivation. The introduction of nature has proven to reduce feelings of depression and anxiety. 

The building of parks would not only provide a peaceful environment for those enjoying them, but can improve a person's mental, emotional and spiritual health. Nature creates wonderful opportunities for people to develop a better relationship with themselves and to feel the positive affects of a healthy environment. 

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