Climate Change and Mental Health References
These are the references used in the creation of this module. If you have an interest in any of these topics, feel free to dive
These are the references used in the creation of this module. If you have an interest in any of these topics, feel free to dive
Climate change represents one of the greatest threats to human health in the 21st century. While much attention has focused on physical health impacts such
Climate change represents a defining health challenge of our era, with profound mental health consequences. As future physicians, you will care for patients experiencing the
Questions These questions are for self-study only. Answers will not be evaluated or saved. Apply your knowledge of climate justice and clinical interventions. Question 1
We can’t treat patients’ asthma from wildfire smoke and ignore the anxiety that comes with watching their world change. Integrated care means addressing both. Physicians
Effective public health response requires surveillance systems to track trends, identify vulnerable populations, allocate resources, and evaluate interventions. Why surveillance matters Climate-related mental health surveillance
Those who have contributed least to climate change often suffer the most. This is a profound injustice we must address. Climate change does not affect
Climate change affects mental health through multiple pathways, producing a spectrum of psychological responses ranging from acute trauma to chronic existential distress. Acute mental health
All Mental Health Vector Borne Disease Heat Impact Extreme Weather Water/Food Borne Illness Degraded Air Quality The Impact of Hurricane Katrina on the Mental and
Planetary Health recognizes that “human health and the health of the planet are inextricably linked.”1 It is a concept that focuses our understanding on the