and the literature on the importance of digital systems in reducing carbon emissions is addressed.Most of the climate change impacts on mental health are disaster related, although recent literature on "eco-anxiety," often described as anxiety about the long-term effects of climate change, is emer...
The mental health impacts of climate change are increasingly documented; however, less research has investigated the relationship between climate change-related psychological distress and engagement with the issue. The results from two national probabili
But while all these issues are taking a toll on the mental health of young people worldwide, Licensed Clinical Psychologist Andrew Schwehm says change happens over time and there are steps people can take to improve their outlook on the future of the environment. Schwehm says...
The unseen impacts of climate change on mental health British Columbia Medical JournalWiley, Elizabeth
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. Methods This was a cross sectiona...
Eco-anxiety can be broadly described as a form of existential dread, which results in often continuous feelings of negativity, stress, or even panic. It can be triggered in a variety of ways and relate to both experienced or observed impacts of climate change, as well as anticipated events....
Declining youth mental health has been labelled a global crisis. Although raging wars are most emotionally salient, ecological crises such as climate change are more costly for the psychological health of young people.
The study also found evidence of racial disparitiesrelated to climatic changesconcerning mortality, respiratory and cardiovascular disease, mental health, and heat-related illness. Furthermore, children are particularly vulnerable to the health impacts of climate change, and infants and children of color ...
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 ...
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 ...