Jo Barton

Reader in Sports and Exercise Science

University of Essex

United Kingdom

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Jo Barton is a Reader in Sports and Exercise Science at the University of Essex, UK. Her research focuses on the psychological and psychosocial factors influencing participation in nature-based interventions, particularly in relation to mental health disorders. Her recent publications explore the impacts of green spaces, community gardening, and outdoor physical activities on mental well-being and life satisfaction during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Gavin Sandercock

Professor of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences

University of Essex

UNITED KINGDOM

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Leanne Andrews

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Jules Pretty

University of Essex

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Sheina Orbell

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University of Essex

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Carly Wood

Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science

University of Essex

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Patrick Schoenmakers

Lecturer in Sports and Exercise Science

University of Essex

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Psychological, psychosocial and physical barriers preventing nature-based intervention participation in adults with mental health disorders: A scoping review

The Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic on the Contribution of Local Green Space and Nature Connection to Mental Health

Psychological benefits of outdoor physical activity in natural versus urban environments: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of experimental studies

Therapeutic Community Gardening as a Green Social Prescription for Mental Ill-Health: Impact, Barriers, and Facilitators from the Perspective of Multiple Stakeholders

The Impact of Therapeutic Community Gardening on the Wellbeing, Loneliness, and Life Satisfaction of Individuals with Mental Illness

A cross-sectional study of physical activity behaviour and associations with wellbeing during the UK coronavirus lockdown

Nature-Based Interventions and Mind–Body Interventions: Saving Public Health Costs Whilst Increasing Life Satisfaction and Happiness

Regular Doses of Nature: The Efficacy of Green Exercise Interventions for Mental Wellbeing

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Gavin Sandercock

Leanne Andrews

Jules Pretty

Sheina Orbell

Carly Wood

Patrick Schoenmakers

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