Scientific publications
Latest scientific publications from the Oxford Human-Nature Health Research Platform, University of Oxford
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‘A commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion’: a conceptual framework for equality of opportunity in Patient and Public Involvement in research
Many research institutions and funders have recently stated their commitment to actively support and promote ‘Equality, Diversity and Inclusion’ (EDI) in various aspects of health research including Patient and Public Involvement (PPI).
The Double-Edged Sword of Anthropomorphism in LLMs
Humans may have evolved to be “hyperactive agency detectors”. Upon hearing a rustle in a pile of leaves, it would be safer to assume that an agent, like a lion, hides beneath (even if there may ultimately be nothing there).
Nature for student’s life: The impact of the outdoor greenness on mental wellbeing and chronic absenteeism
School outdoor greenness is recognised as a vital component of the everyday, local environment for young people, influencing their mental wellbeing and attendance.
The need for a science of patient and public involvement and participation in child and adolescent mental health research
There is an urgent need for a rigorous science of patient and public participation, involvement and engagement (PPIE) in child and adolescent mental health research.
The role of Hybrid Green Spaces in Secure Psychiatric care
Hybrid Green Spaces in psychiatric intensive care units offer a transformative approach to mental healthcare environments, addressing tensions between therapeutic intent and institutional control.
A Scoping Review of Nature-Based Programmes for Mental Health and Wellbeing in Young People
This scoping review will examine literature discussing (1) Nature-based Programmes, which are used for (2) Mental Health and Wellbeing, amongst (3) Young People.
Co-Design Methods and Tools in More-Than-Human Health, Wellbeing and Flourishing: A Scoping Review
Under compounded crises of climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss, researchers are exploring more-than-human co-design to involve and engage human and non-human entities.
Ecological-Collective-Flourishing: A radical proposal for research and policy to develop and sustain human and environmental flourishing
A growing body of research is connecting global environmental degradation to negative impacts on mental health and human flourishing.