Abstract
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 throughout the world. In its last paragraph, the abstract issues a rallying cry for the mental health consequences of the climate change catastrophe to be recognized and addressed without delay. It stresses the need of building resilience, awareness, and international collaboration to lessen the impact of climate change on mental health in general, and it calls for a comprehensive strategy that acknowledges the interdependence of environmental and psychological health.
TopLiterature Review
The intersection of the climate change crisis and mental health is a dynamic and evolving field of study that draws insights from diverse disciplines. This literature review synthesizes critical findings from seminal works, offering a comprehensive overview of the intricate relationships between environmental transformations and the psychological well-being of individuals and communities.
Corvalan et al. (2022)
provide a global perspective on the mental health implications of the climate crisis, emphasizing the direct consequences of extreme weather events. Their work illuminates the immediate trauma, grief, and post-traumatic stress disorders that accompany natural disasters. Complementing this, Cianconi et al. (2020) conducted a systematic descriptive review, delving into how climate change directly influences mental health. Collectively, these works underscore the urgency of understanding and mitigating the immediate psychological toll inflicted by a planet in flux.