Mental Health and The Built Environment
Chapter 1 Introduction and Background: What is mental illness? What is meant by planned Mental illness and the environment: early studies Recurrent methodological issues. Chapter 2 Classical Environmental Stressors: What is environmental stress? Air pollution The seasons, heat, wind and weather Noise New evidence on noise: the effects from road traffic Summary. Chapter 3 Social Environmental Stressors: What is a social environmental stressor? Crowding Crime, fear and the environment Summary and refinements to the stress model. Chapter 4 Social Support and the Planned Environment: Introduction Social networks, social support and mental health Social factors affecting neighbouring behaviour The physical environment and social support Conclusion: the ideal neighbour and the ideal neighbourhood. Chapter 5 The Environment as Symbol and the Example of the High-Rise: Introduction Labelling Aspiration achievement discrepancies The example of the high-rise flat. Chapter 6 The Planning Process: Introduction Relocation and slum-clearance Resident participation in the planning process Case study: demolition!. Chapter 7 Improving Mental Health Through the Environment - A Case Study: Design and methodology About the estate The intervention The impact of the changes The impact on residents' mental health Summary. Chapter 8 Mental Illness and the Planned Environment: Is there a causal relationship between mental illness and the planned environment? Broader implications.