Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Global Climate Change01:50

Global Climate Change

29.2K
Throughout its ~4.5 billion year history, the Earth has experienced periods of warming and cooling. However, the current drastic increase in global temperatures is well outside of the Earth’s cyclic norms, and evidence for human-caused global climate change is compelling. Paleoclimatology, the study of ancient climate conditions, provides ample evidence for human-caused global climate change by comparing recent conditions with those in the past.
29.2K
Stress and Mental Health01:30

Stress and Mental Health

1.0K
Chronic stress profoundly affects mental health, significantly influencing mood, behavior, and overall quality of life. Research closely links chronic stress with mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. Ongoing exposure to stress can lead to physiological and psychological changes, initiating a cycle of emotional distress and maladaptive coping mechanisms.
Individuals with depression often experience challenges in both their personal and professional...
1.0K
What is Climate?01:16

What is Climate?

21.1K
Climate refers to the prevailing weather conditions in a specific area over an extended period. As the saying goes, “Climate is what you expect. Weather is what you get.” Climate is influenced by geographic factors, such as latitude, terrain, and proximity to bodies of water.
21.1K
Dimensions of Health and Illness01:21

Dimensions of Health and Illness

11.7K
The factors influencing the health-illness continuum can be internal or external and may or may not be under conscious control. They are related to the following eight human dimensions, and each dimension is interrelated to one other.
11.7K
Introduction to Stress and Lifestyle01:27

Introduction to Stress and Lifestyle

702
Stress is a multifaceted response to events perceived as challenging or threatening, highlighting physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral reactions. Physically, stress can lead to fatigue, sleep disruptions, and various health issues such as frequent colds, chest pains, and nausea. Emotionally, it can manifest as anxiety, depression, irritability, and anger triggered by both minor and major life events. Cognitively, it may result in difficulty in concentration, memory, and...
702
Psychological Responses to Stress01:20

Psychological Responses to Stress

788
Psychological responses to stress encompass the various cognitive and emotional reactions individuals experience when faced with challenging or threatening situations, such as a job loss. Prolonged exposure to stressors can disturb emotional balance, increasing negative emotions (e.g., anxiety and sadness) and diminishing positive emotions (e.g., joy and satisfaction). These persistent emotional shifts are associated with an increased risk of both physical illness and mental health issues, such...
788

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

The ADAPT-HEAT Study: A Multi-Method Approach to Develop Recommendations for Drug Safety During Hot Weather (The CALOR List)-Study Protocol.

Methods and protocols·2026
Same author

Applicability and Validity of Second Victim Assessment Instruments among General Practitioners and Healthcare Assistants (SEVID-IX Study).

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)·2024
Same author

Impact of climate change on non-communicable diseases due to increased ambient air pollution.

Journal of health monitoring·2023
Same author

Heat in Germany: Health risks and preventive measures.

Journal of health monitoring·2023
Same author

Scoping review of climate change and mental health in Germany - Direct and indirect impacts, vulnerable groups, resilience factors.

Journal of health monitoring·2023
Same author

Residential green space and air pollution are associated with brain activation in a social-stress paradigm.

Scientific reports·2022

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 3, 2026

An Application for Pairing with Wearable Devices to Monitor Personal Health Status
06:58

An Application for Pairing with Wearable Devices to Monitor Personal Health Status

Published on: February 3, 2022

3.4K

[Climate change - physical and mental consequences].

Maxie Bunz1, Hans-Guido Mücke2

  • 1Abteilung Umwelthygiene, Fachgebiet II 1.5: Umweltmedizin und gesundheitliche Bewertung, Umweltbundesamt, Corrensplatz 1, 14195, Berlin, Deutschland. maxie.bunz@uba.de.

Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz
|April 28, 2017
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Climate change significantly impacts human health, causing physical illnesses and mental health issues through extreme weather events and environmental shifts. Individual factors influence the severity of these climate-related health consequences.

Keywords:
Climate changeHealthMental health effectsPhysical health effectsPsyche

More Related Videos

An Unpredictable Chronic Mild Stress Protocol for Instigating Depressive Symptoms, Behavioral Changes and Negative Health Outcomes in Rodents
06:55

An Unpredictable Chronic Mild Stress Protocol for Instigating Depressive Symptoms, Behavioral Changes and Negative Health Outcomes in Rodents

Published on: December 2, 2015

23.6K
Measuring Biophysical and Psychological Stress Levels Following Visitation to Three Locations with Differing Levels of Nature
05:33

Measuring Biophysical and Psychological Stress Levels Following Visitation to Three Locations with Differing Levels of Nature

Published on: June 19, 2019

9.1K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Mar 3, 2026

An Application for Pairing with Wearable Devices to Monitor Personal Health Status
06:58

An Application for Pairing with Wearable Devices to Monitor Personal Health Status

Published on: February 3, 2022

3.4K
An Unpredictable Chronic Mild Stress Protocol for Instigating Depressive Symptoms, Behavioral Changes and Negative Health Outcomes in Rodents
06:55

An Unpredictable Chronic Mild Stress Protocol for Instigating Depressive Symptoms, Behavioral Changes and Negative Health Outcomes in Rodents

Published on: December 2, 2015

23.6K
Measuring Biophysical and Psychological Stress Levels Following Visitation to Three Locations with Differing Levels of Nature
05:33

Measuring Biophysical and Psychological Stress Levels Following Visitation to Three Locations with Differing Levels of Nature

Published on: June 19, 2019

9.1K

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Public Health
  • Climate Change Research

Background:

  • Climate change exerts a substantial influence on the human environmental system.
  • It directly and indirectly affects both physical and mental health outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the multifaceted health impacts of climate change.
  • To detail the direct and indirect pathways through which climate change affects human well-being.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on climate change and health.
  • Analysis of consequences triggered by extreme meteorological conditions.
  • Examination of indirect environmental effects on physiological and psychological health.

Main Results:

  • Direct health impacts include illnesses, injuries, and fatalities from extreme weather events (storms, floods, heatwaves).
  • Indirect effects encompass cardiovascular and respiratory issues, allergies, and infectious diseases.
  • Psychological consequences include post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, aggression, distress, and depression.

Conclusions:

  • Climate change poses a significant threat to human health through diverse pathways.
  • The severity of health impacts is modulated by individual pre-disposition, resilience, behavior, and adaptation strategies.