Houseplants boosted psychological well-being during COVID-19 lockdown

Research has shown that the most common psychological responses to the COVID-19 pandemic were anxiety, stress, and depression. A new study from the University of Seville suggests that having indoor plants protected many people from these negative feelings. The researchers found that exposure to houseplants had a positive influence on mental health during the early months of the COVID-19 lockdown.  The experts evaluated the role of houseplants during the confinement period from March to June, when many people were deprived of freely visiting green spaces. Previous …