Housing
Order of Psychologists wants mental health impact assessed before urban planning projects are approved
The Order of Portuguese Psychologists (OPP) has submitted recommendations to the Government and Parliament calling for mental health impact assessments to be a requirement in urban planning for new housing projects. The document argues that housing insecurity and poor living conditions, such as lack of heating or structural deficiencies, act as critical determinants of mental and physical health, contributing significantly to anxiety and depression.
Why it matters
This is a proposal for future policy, but if adopted, it would shift how municipal and national housing projects are approved and could eventually lead to new standards for the quality and planning of residential developments.CNN PortugalRead original ↗
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