Introduction to Climate and Mental Health
Imagine stepping out of your home on a sweltering summer day, feeling the heat radiating off the pavement, and wondering how this might affect your mental state. As our planet faces more extreme weather events, the connection between climate changes and mental health is becoming increasingly clear. From heat-related stress to the existential dread of climate change itself, understanding this link is crucial for building resilience in our communities.
References:
- https://climahealth.info/study-finds-rising-temperatures-pose-a-mental-health-burden/
- https://www.who.int/europe/news-room/feature-stories/item/communicating-the-climate-crisis–the-scientists-contending-with-disinformation-and-climate-anxiety
- https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/study-finds-rising-temperatures-pose-a-mental-health-burden/swzp8figv
- https://wellbeings.org/mental-health-news-roundup/
- https://www.who.int/europe/news-room/events/item/2025/05/08/default-calendar/transatlantic-dialogue-on-climate-change-and-mental-health
- https://www.montana.edu/usp/research_celebration/2025%20SRC%20Program%20Updated.pdf
- https://skepticalscience.com/2025-SkS-Weekly-News-Roundup_16.html
- https://spscc.edu/news-awards
