Weekly park visits boost child mental health and social skills

Regular trips to the park from birth to age 11 are linked to better mental health and improved social skills in growing children, Euronews reported. A new study showed that children who visited the park at least once a week scored higher in mental health assessments compared to those who went less frequently. [1]

According to Euronews, children visiting green spaces at least weekly scored an average of 16.5% higher on their mental health evaluations than those who visited less than once a week over the same period. Researchers noted that these positive effects persisted even after accounting for family problems and socioeconomic status. [1]

Euronews reported that parks provide children with space to engage in physical activity, which supports both physical and mental well-being. Researchers emphasized that outdoor environments foster adventurous and imaginative play, helping young people build confidence. [1]

Child mental health remains a key topic of international concern. As FTMQ News reported earlier, French President Emmanuel Macron recently urged bans on artificial intelligence that threatens the mental health of children. FTMQ News also previously reported on a Save the Children warning regarding mental health pressures and sleep disruption among millions of young esports players. [2][3]