Mental health is an aspect of health that needs to be better understood when it comes to climate change, as millions of people are likely to suffer from the consequences related to it. This is yet again another outcome related to climate change; this chapter seeks to comprehensively gather ...
The health impacts of climate change are being increasingly recognized, but mental health is often excluded from this discussion. In this issue we feature a collection of articles on climate change and mental health that highlight important directions for future research. This is a preview of ...
It is increasingly necessary to quantify the impacts of climate change on populations, and to quantify the effectiveness of mitigation and adaptation strategies. Despite growing interest in the health effects of climate change, the relationship between mental health and climate change has received little...
The 2022 report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) paints a dark picture of the future of life on earth, characterized by ecosystem collapse, species extinction, and climate hazards such as heat waves and floods.1 These are all linked to physical and mental health problems...
Climate change has psychological impacts but most of the attention has been focused on the physical impact. This study was aimed at determining the association of climate change with adolescent mental health and suicidality as reported by Kenyan high school students. ...
change in climate is likely to influence and increase mental health issues. This is will be especially evident in the case of climate-related natural hazards, where property losses and displacement from residences can cause significant psychological stress, with long-lasting effects on anxiety levels ...
This issue includes a JAMA Insights article titled “Introduction to JAMA Climate Change and Health Series” that discusses how climate change has been
Urban dwellers perceive the manifestations of climate change that can affect their physical and mental health [15]. Therefore, it is crucial to know and be aware of it and to change behavior to be more environmentally friendly, not only at the level of the local authorities but also at the...
Awareness of the threats to mental health posed by climate change leads to questions about the potential impacts on climate scientists because they are immersed in depressing information and may face apathy, denial and even hostility from others. But they also have sources of resilience. This is ...
Policies aimed at mitigating climate change, adapting to it and minimizing its impacts must take into account human behaviours and motivations. Psychology can therefore inform efforts to address climate change, but further research is required. Human beh