Expert: Urban environment affects people's cognitive, mental health

The urban environment can sometimes affect peoplechr("39")s cognitive and mental health.

Fidan Seyidbayli-Amrahli, neuroscience lecturer at Azerbaijan University, clinical psychologist and psychotherapist, said this at an event held as part of WUF13 in Baku.

According to her, unfortunately, the urban environment can sometimes affect peoplechr("39")s cognitive and mental health.

"There are many studies proving its impact on our well-being. One such study was conducted by the University of Michigan. In their experiments, participants were divided into two groups. The first group spent time on busy city streets, while the second group spent time in green areas such as parks. Their cognitive indicators were then assessed, and it was concluded that the first groupchr("39")s cognitive performance was lower than that of the second group," she said.