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Review
. 2024 Nov;66(11):987-996.
doi: 10.4103/indianjpsychiatry.indianjpsychiatry_526_24. Epub 2024 Nov 16.

Mental health amid climate crisis: A narrative review

Eram Ansari  1 , Sujita K Kar  2
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Review

Mental health amid climate crisis: A narrative review

Eram Ansari et al. Indian J Psychiatry. 2024 Nov.

Abstract

The global community is currently facing a pressing challenge posed by climate change, which is profoundly impacting both human life and biodiversity. This encompasses issues such as rising global temperatures, heightened sea levels, amplified ultraviolet radiation exposure, more frequent and intense natural calamities, and the subsequent health risks. Additionally, mental health is also being impacted by these environmental changes. This review thoroughly examines the mental health consequences of climate change in various settings and among vulnerable populations, with a particular emphasis on India.

Keywords: Climate change; global warming; mental health; mental illness.

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Conflict of interest statement

There are no conflicts of interest.

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