The video above describes why the way we live our lives contributes to a poor environment. Society's obsession with buying the next great item, even if the item they have is perfectly fine, results in many toxins being released into the air, due to the way new things are produced. In addition, all of our old stuff collects in fields, further polluting the environment. A polluted environment is not only bad for physical reasons, such as triggering asthma and causing heart problems, but research has also shown negative mental health outcomes associated with poor environments.
Rocha, Perez, Rodrugez-Sanz and Borrel conducted a study comparing environmental problems and mental health outcomes among people aged 16 to 64. They found that those who experienced more environmental problems had a higher prevalence of common mental disorders, such as anxiety and depression. The strongest environmental predictors for experiencing common mental disorders were foul odor, polluted air, and no green areas.
These findings are extremely important because they highlight the fact that we cannot dismiss the environment when attempting to prevent mental illness and improve mental health. Protecting the environment is vital if we want to live healthy lives, both physically and mentally. Therefore, we need to be invested in figuring out how to improve the environment. Research shows this will result in better mental health outcomes.
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