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Chris Neale

@chrisneale02.bsky.social

I hang around green spaces in the interest of science. Interested in person-environment interactions, particularly in older adults. Assistant Professor in Psychology at the University of Lynchburg.

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Chris Neale @chrisneale02.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

A long time in the making, but this multi-site study attempting replication of Ulrich's classic environmental psych paper is out in the world! www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Psychophysiological Recovery from Viewing Nature and Urban Settings: A Multisite Replication

The idea that merely viewing nature can promote stress recovery has profound societal implications, driving the use of nature imagery in the design of…

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Nature Portfolio @natureportfolio.nature.com · 19/03/2025

Virtual nature exposure reduces self-reported pain and is associated with decreased brain responses linked to somatosensory and nociceptive processing, according to a paper in Nature Communications. go.nature.com/4iZataM 🧪

This is figure 2, which shows behavioral and pain signature responses across environments.

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Chris Neale @chrisneale02.bsky.social · 14/06/2024

More unpacking of the role of urban green space during the pandemic across different user groups! www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Urban green space access, social cohesion, and mental health outcomes before and during Covid-19

Physical activity offers significant mental health and social wellbeing benefits but social distancing and quarantine requirements during the pandemic…

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