The mental health climate crisis: Unveiling the hidden consequences of global warming

Title

The mental health climate crisis: Unveiling the hidden consequences of global warming

Creator

Kumar S.; Ghosh F.C.M.A.N.; Khanna S.

Description

Today, the issue of climate change is a matter of great urgency on a global scale, with vast-reaching implications. While the environmental and physical health effects of climate changes are well-documented, its impact on mental health is an emerging area of concern. The issue of climate change necessitates a rigorous and systematic approach to comprehending, evaluating, and addressing climatic anxiety. This approach must underscore the differentiation between adaptive and maladaptive forms of anxiety, and the importance of considering the societal-level response necessary to effectively combat climate change. Studies have documented the impact of natural calamities like Hurricane Katrina on low-income people residing in those areas. The present study rests on the objectives of examining the psychological impact of climate change on individuals, communities, and vulnerable populations with the help of literature. Further, investigation is continued on the role of climate-related stressors, such as natural disasters, heatwaves, and environmental degradation on mental health outcomes. The study also identified the potential interventions and strategies for mitigating the adverse impact on mental health due to climate change. 2025 Elsevier Inc. All rights are reserved including those for text and data mining AI training and similar technologies.

Source

Impact of Climate Change on Social and Mental Well-Being, pp. 285-298.

Date

2024-01-01

Publisher

Elsevier

Subject

Atmospheric science; Climate change; Community; Development studies; Disorder; Economic development; Employee management; Environmental geography; Epidemiology; Mental health; Psychological; Sociology; Stress

Coverage

Kumar S., CHRIST University, Bangalore, School of Business and Management, Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Ghosh F.C.M.A.N., CHRIST University, Bangalore, School of Commerce, Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Khanna S., CHRIST University, Bangalore, School of Business and Management, Karnataka, Bengaluru, India

Rights

Restricted Access

Relation

ISBN: 978-044323788-1; 978-044323789-8

Format

Online

Language

English

Type

Book chapter

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-23788-1.00016-6

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