Prevalence and determinants of mental health related to climate change in Australia.

Rebecca PatrickTristan SnellHasini GunasiriRhonda GaradGraham N MeadowsJoanne Enticott

Published in: The Australian and New Zealand journal of psychiatry (2022)

Australia is facing a potential mental health crisis. Individuals with and without direct experience of climate change are reporting significant mental health impacts, with younger age groups being disproportionately affected. There are key roles for clinicians and other health professionals in responding to and preventing climate-related mental health burden.

Keyphrases

mental health
climate change
mental illness
human health
public health
risk factors
emergency department
adverse drug