<p> </p><p>1.1 Background and Rationale 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Scope and Significance 1.4 Research Questions 1.5 Methodology Overview 1.6 Organization of the Thesis</p><h5>

Chapter 2

: Literature Review</h5><p>2.1 Evolution of Urban Green Spaces and their Impact on Mental Health 2.2 Key Components and Mechanisms of the Green-Mental Health Connection 2.3 Community Engagement and Inclusivity in Green Space Planning 2.4 Previous Studies on the Relationship Between Green Spaces and Urban Mental Health 2.5 Gaps in Existing Research 2.6 Conceptual Framework</p><h5>

Chapter 3

: Methodology</h5><p>3.1 Case Selection and Study Design 3.1.1 Criteria for Selecting Cities with Diverse Green Space Characteristics 3.1.2 Comparative Analysis Framework 3.2 Data Collection 3.2.1 Mental Health Surveys and Green Space Quality Assessments 3.2.2 Interviews with Residents and Mental Health Professionals 3.3 Analyzing the Impact of Green Spaces on Urban Mental Health 3.4 Modeling Techniques for Predicting Mental Health Outcomes 3.5 Community Engagement and Stakeholder Perspectives 3.6 Policy Analysis and Regulatory Frameworks 3.7 Limitations and Assumptions</p><h5>

Chapter 4

: Results and Discussion</h5><p>4.1 Analysis of Green Spaces' Impact on Urban Mental Health 4.2 Evaluation of Mental Health Outcomes, Community Engagement, and Inclusivity 4.3 Comparative Analysis of Cities with Different Approaches to Green Space Planning 4.4 Resident Perspectives on the Benefits and Challenges of Urban Green Spaces for Mental Health 4.5 Opportunities and Risks Associated with Promoting Mental Well-being through Green Space Integration 4.6 Implications for Urban Planning and Mental Health Promotion Strategies</p><h5>

Chapter 5

: Conclusion and Recommendations</h5><p>5.1 Summary of Findings 5.2 Contributions to Existing Knowledge 5.3 Practical Implications for Integrating Green Spaces in Urban Planning for Mental Health 5.4 Recommendations for Future Research 5.5 Conclusion</p> <br><p></p>