How does the indoor environment influence the mental health of occupants? The International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate pointed to a recently published study providing a rare and much needed look at this topic.
Highlights:
•Over 400 individuals were administered a survey focused on residential factors potentially important to mental health.
•The residential factor that correlated to the most mental health survey outcomes was the ability to adjust one’s indoor climate.
•Ability to adjust indoor climate resulted in better reported health outcomes.
•Residential factors of importance to mental health were different between working and non-working individuals.
•Overall, a life-course perspective is valuable in residential investigations of mental health.
To see the study in its entirety, click here.