# 1 What kinds of places are better or worse for well-being?

The kind of place a person lives in has been found to influence their well-being.

In this first section of the course, you will first learn about some of the research on how the neighbourhood someone lives in affects their mental health. After this, you will learn about research that has looked at how the details of buildings can impact well-being.

OpenLearn - How places affect well-being
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