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The clinical implications of climate change for mental health

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  • Tara J. Crandon

    (QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
    University of Queensland)

  • Cybele Dey

    (Sydney Children’s Hospital Network
    University of New South Wales)

  • James G. Scott

    (QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
    University of Queensland
    Metro North Mental Health Service
    Queensland Health)

  • Hannah J. Thomas

    (QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
    University of Queensland
    Queensland Health)

  • Suhailah Ali

    (University of Queensland
    Queensland Health)

  • Fiona J. Charlson

    (University of Queensland
    Queensland Health
    University of Washington)

Abstract

Climate change affects mental health through multiple pathways, including direct and indirect impacts, physical health and awareness of the climate crisis. Climate change increases the magnitude and frequency of extreme events with little or no time for recovery. This Review aims to provide an overview of the current evidence to inform the mental health field’s response to climate change. While further innovation is needed, promising approaches for health professionals are identified at the levels of interventions for individuals, community and system-wide responses, and advocacy and education. Health worker training is important, so we offer guidance on mental health assessment and clinical risks from climate change. We also outline strategies to enhance individual and community psychological resilience and promising approaches to working with people experiencing emerging climate-related disorders. Beyond clinical care, mental health professionals can lead on climate action and sustainability in health care and can research and educate on the health effects of climate change.

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  • Tara J. Crandon & Cybele Dey & James G. Scott & Hannah J. Thomas & Suhailah Ali & Fiona J. Charlson, 2022. "The clinical implications of climate change for mental health," Nature Human Behaviour, Nature, vol. 6(11), pages 1474-1481, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:nathum:v:6:y:2022:i:11:d:10.1038_s41562-022-01477-6
    DOI: 10.1038/s41562-022-01477-6
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    2. Qiu, Lei & Wang, Xiaoyang & Wei, Jia, 2023. "Energy security and energy management: The role of extreme natural events," Innovation and Green Development, Elsevier, vol. 2(2).
    3. Willian Sierra-Barón & Pablo Olivos-Jara & Andrés Gómez-Acosta & Oscar Navarro, 2023. "Environmental Identity, Connectedness with Nature, and Well-Being as Predictors of Pro-Environmental Behavior, and Their Comparison between Inhabitants of Rural and Urban Areas," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(5), pages 1-14, March.

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