Assessing the effects of external environmental factors in public spaces on mental health and well being Many environmental issues arise due to urbanization, such as increased pollution and city densification. World health organizations and sustainable development have recently focused on mental health as a rising concern. As builders and architects, it is our responsibility to identify the impact of the environment on the user and to adjust our surroundings in a healthy and restorative manner. This research looked at restorative environments and how they affect people's emotions and well-being. The relationship between individual and environmental characteristics is investigated in this study.