JAIST researchers investigated the influence of urban living spaces on depression in middle-aged people. (IMAGE)

Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

JAIST researchers investigated the influence of urban living spaces on depression in middle-aged people.

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People’s perception of urban spaces could be associated with depressive symptoms in middle-aged people. Research shows that depressive symptoms could potentially be improved by making public transportation safer and improving people’s perceptions of neighborhood spaces as walkable.

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