Mental health has become more acknowledged over the years as depression and anxiety rates are on the rise. While adults are able to process their emotions and thoughts with structured guidance via therapy or counseling, there is still a gap within healthcare when we look at children’s mental health.

Science shows that having access to clean air and public parks improves mental health and quality of life. When compared to neighborhoods with ample green space, residential areas with few green spaces had a 33 percent greater rate of clinically diagnosed depression.