The built environment and mental health
October 27, 2025Protective Association Between Neighborhood Walkability and Depression in Older Men
October 27, 2025Research Article
The Urban Built Environment, Walking and Mental Health Outcomes Among Older Adults: A Pilot Study
By Roe, J., Mondschein, A., Neale, C., Barnes, L., Boukhechba, M., & Lopez, S.
Full Citation
Roe, J., Mondschein, A., Neale, C., Barnes, L., Boukhechba, M., & Lopez, S. (2020). The urban built environment, walking, and mental health outcomes among older adults: A pilot study. Frontiers in Public Health, 8, 575946.
Key Findings
The benefits of walking in older age include improved cognitive health (e.g., mental alertness, improved memory functioning) and a reduced risk of stress, depression and dementia.