Navigating resource scarcity in a changing climate: AI-powered perspectives on mental health
- Title
- Navigating resource scarcity in a changing climate: AI-powered perspectives on mental health
- Creator
- Musa A.I.A.; Priya T.M.; Sivaprakasam S.A.; Devi M.R.; Rajendran R.K.
- Description
- In the backdrop of the extensive global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, environmental crises have, to a certain degree, taken a back seat. The pandemic-induced scarcity mindset, emphasizing immediate short-term needs over long-term considerations, has played a role in this shift in priorities. This scarcity mindset, prevalent during the pandemic, poses a risk to pro-environmental behavior and may contribute to environmental degradation, thereby heightening the likelihood of future pandemics. This chapter advocates for a reevaluation of pro-environmental actions, emphasizing their role in addressing various human needs, especially during periods of scarcity. AI-driven chatbots possess the capability to significantly enhance accessibility to affordable and efficient mental health services by complementing the efforts of clinicians. To safeguard pro-environmental behavior, we propose a reconceptualization that positions these actions not merely as value-laden or effortful but as pragmatic measures essential for resource conservation, particularly in times of scarcity. The study explores, the intricate dynamics of resource scarcity, climate change, and mental health, employing AI-powered perspectives to navigate this complex interplay. 2024, IGI Global. All rights reserved.
- Source
- The Climate Change Crisis and Its Impact on Mental Health, pp. 12-23.
- Date
- 2024-01-01
- Publisher
- IGI Global
- Coverage
- Musa A.I.A., Qassim University, Saudi Arabia; Priya T.M., Christ University, India; Sivaprakasam S.A., Rajalakshmi Engineering College, India; Devi M.R., Presidency University, India; Rajendran R.K., Christ University, India
- Rights
- Restricted Access
- Relation
- ISBN: 979-836933273-3; 979-836933272-6
- Format
- Online
- Language
- English
- Type
- Book chapter
Collection
Citation
Musa A.I.A.; Priya T.M.; Sivaprakasam S.A.; Devi M.R.; Rajendran R.K., “Navigating resource scarcity in a changing climate: AI-powered perspectives on mental health,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed February 22, 2025, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/17758.