Navigating the intersection of global climate change and mental health
- Title
- Navigating the intersection of global climate change and mental health
- Creator
- Rajendran R.K.; Binu S.
- Description
- The ecological equilibrium of the globe is under grave danger from the unprecedented global climate change problem, which has far-reaching consequences for both human society and the natural world. The complex relationship between climate change and mental health is discussed in this abstract, along with its direct and indirect effects, the ways in which different groups are vulnerable, strategies for coping, policy implications, and potential directions for further study. Direct trauma and post-traumatic stress disorders are direct outcomes of immediate effects, such as severe weather occurrences and the evacuation of entire communities. At the same time, widespread eco-anxiety is overwhelming people's minds and leading to persistent uneasiness. This abstract dives into the mental toll, looking at how indigenous people, youth, and children experience cultural displacement and forced migration, as well as the grieving over biodiversity loss. A wide range of responses, from mindfulness practices on an individual level to community-based resilience programs, are emerging in response to the climate crisis. The abstract highlights the importance of education in fostering understanding and resilience, particularly among younger generations. It stresses the importance of international cooperation and calls for the inclusion of mental health concerns in climate change strategies 2024, IGI Global. All rights reserved.
- Source
- The Climate Change Crisis and Its Impact on Mental Health, pp. 120-131.
- Date
- 2024-01-01
- Publisher
- IGI Global
- Coverage
- Rajendran R.K., Christ University, India; Binu S., Christ University, India
- Rights
- Restricted Access
- Relation
- ISBN: 979-836933273-3; 979-836933272-6
- Format
- Online
- Language
- English
- Type
- Book chapter
Collection
Citation
Rajendran R.K.; Binu S., “Navigating the intersection of global climate change and mental health,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed April 19, 2025, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/17762.