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Psychophysiological Assessment of the Effectiveness of Emotion Regulation Strategies in Childhood
Published on: February 11, 2017
Nurturing tomorrow: Mental health effect on children and youth due to climate change
1BPsychSc (Hon), Clinical Research Associate, UNSW Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Discipline of Psychiatry @ Mental Health, School of Clinical Medicine, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW.
Background:
Few global challenges loom over public health as ominously as climate change, and this is especially pertinent for children and youth due to a combination of direct and indirect effects on their mental health and wellbeing.
Objective:
This paper describes the challenges faced by children and young people in the face of the unprecedented impact of climate related events or anxiety about planetary health and its impact on their health and wellbeing. Potential steps for realistic actions are also provided.
Discussion:
Health professionals need to be aware and vigilant about children and young people presenting with climate-related physical and mental health issues. It is essential that they are offered appropriate access to evidence-based resources to engage and empower them with relevant information alongside targeted interventions and supports matching their specific clinical presentations and needs.
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