Daily gardening, as described here, aligns with accessible, lifestyle-based approaches to mental health. The Singapore study reports that daily gardeners had 43% lower odds of poor health—defined as anxiety, health limitations, or both—versus non-daily gardeners, after adjusting for chronic disease, lifestyle, and demographics. Anxiety was assessed with the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale, a common clinical tool, while health limitations were self-reported. While the design precludes causal conclusions, the findings suggest gardening may support mood, relaxation, and social connection in aging populations, a relevant consideration for therapists, clinical counselors, and other mental health professionals.

Article Title: New research connects daily gardening habits with reduced anxiety and physical limitations

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