2024 Yes Visual Environment in Schools and Student Depressive Symptoms: Insights from a Prospective Study Across Multiple Cities in Eastern China https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2024.119490 Zhang, Xiyan Asia Observational Epidemiological Students Elementary (K-5) Middle/Jr High (6-8) High School (9-12) Lighting Vegetation Green space Air quality Particulate Matter (PM) Vision Stress/Anxiety Cognitive Function School visual environment Students Vision impairment Depression symptoms This prospective cohort study of 15,000+ students in eastern China examined school visual environment factors and depression. Better lighting, air quality, green space, and exercise were linked to lower depressive symptoms, informing school mental health strategies. 2024