Hope, despair and transformation: Climate change and the promotion of mental health and wellbeing

doi:10.1186/1752-4458-2-13

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Hope, despair and transformation: Climate change and the promotion of mental health and wellbeing

Published Sep 17, 2008 · J. Fritze, Grant A Blashki, S. Burke

International Journal of Mental Health Systems

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Abstract

BackgroundThis article aims to provide an introduction to emerging evidence and debate about the relationship between climate change and mental health.Discussion and ConclusionThe authors argue that:i) the direct impacts of climate change such as extreme weather events will have significant mental health implications;ii) climate change is already impacting on the social, economic and environmental determinants of mental health with the most severe consequences being felt by disadvantaged communities and populations;iii) understanding the full extent of the long term social and environmental challenges posed by climate change has the potential to create emotional distress and anxiety; andiv) understanding the psycho-social implications of climate change is also an important starting point for informed action to prevent dangerous climate change at individual, community and societal levels.

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Key takeawayClimate change has significant mental health implications, particularly through extreme weather events and its impact on social, economic, and environmental determinants.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

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