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Good morning, everyone. Today we're discussing the impact of urban green spaces on mental health. A recent study from the University of Melbourne followed 2,000 adults over five years. Interestingly, participants who lived within 300 meters of a park or garden reported 15% lower levels of stress, but only if they visited the space at least twice a week. However, the study also found that simply having a view of greenery from home had no significant effect. The researchers suggest that active engagement, like walking or gardening, is key to the benefits. They now plan to test whether adding more trees to streets can produce similar results.