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Climate change and mental health: risks, impacts and priority actions
Katie Hayes1, G Blashki2, J Wiseman3
11Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Canada.
Climate change poses significant risks to mental health, with impacts accelerating and disproportionately affecting marginalized populations. Coordinated interventions and further research are crucial for addressing these challenges.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Health
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
Background:
- Climate change presents a growing threat to global mental health.
- Existing and projected risks necessitate urgent attention and action.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of climate change risks and mental health impacts.
- To recommend priority actions for addressing mental health consequences.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and synthesis of current research.
- Analysis of direct, indirect, and overarching effects of climate change.
Main Results:
- Attribution of mental health outcomes to climate change is complex but advancing.
- Climate change impacts on mental health are accelerating, affecting vulnerable groups most.
Conclusions:
- More empirical research is needed to strengthen the field of climate change and mental health.
- Coordinated, hopeful interventions are essential for a holistic approach.
- Recommendations are provided for priority actions to mitigate mental health consequences.
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