Senior Research Assistant, University of Essex
I achieved my PhD in Health Studies at the University of Essex. My research focusses on the psychological health benefits of green exercise, nature-based public health interventions, and green social prescribing. I have been involved in evaluating various nature-based initiatives at local and national level.
https://www.essex.ac.uk/people/WICKS38804/claire-wicks
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8330-5373
Mental health: how living in the city and country compare
Mar 04, 2023 12:08 pm UTC| Health
Is it better to live in a city or in the countryside? While urban dwellers may benefit from more employment opportunities, better access to public services alongside cultural activities and entertainment, people who live...
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