Play reduces stress and lifts wellbeing – and adults benefit as much as children do
By Scott Duncan, Professor of Population Health, Auckland University of Technology
Melody Smith, Professor of Health Science, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
Play is often treated as something we grow out of, yet evidence shows playfulness remains vital for adult wellbeing. Rethinking our spaces could help bring it back.
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Monday, February 16, 2026