Abstract
The influence of nature on the psychological state of a person needs to be studied in connection with ongoing urbanization. Every day taller houses are being built, groves are being cut down for the construction of new residential complexes and greenery in urban areas is being reduced. At the same time cases of urban population reporting symptoms of depression, apathy and anxiety are becoming more frequent. Our review allows us to consider how urban greening affects the mental well-being of the population and what is the relationship between interaction with green areas and the development of human personality. It has been established that nature influences the mental state and well-being of a person both directly and indirectly through physical activity. Presencing children in nature encourages the development of their cognitive sphere, improving memory and creativity. There is a direction called ecopsychology, the central method of which is ecotherapy, which affects human psychology through therapeutic activities in green areas.