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10.5522/04/21375765.v1 https://figshare.com/articles/presentation/Climate_change_and_mental_health_an_overview_as_part_of_UCL_s_COP_26_campaign/21375765 https://ndownloader.figshare.com/files/37940151 https://www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/news/2021/jul/climate-change-and-mental-health 10.5522/04/21375765 Huebner, Gesche Gesche Huebner Climate change processes Mental health services climate change mental health policy making Climate Change Processes Mental Health 2022-10-21 2023-05-31 Presentation 2022 University College London In this working paper, I provide a summary of how climate change impacts on mental health and point to gaps in knowledge.  

• Substantial evidence shows that high temperatures and severe weather events are linked to mental health issues.
• Eco-anxiety (worry about the environment) can cause psychological distress.
• The mental health implications of climate change have been historically neglected both in research and policy.
• Removing stigma around mental health is important to create resilient responses to mental health impacts of climate change and collect necessary data.
• The cost implications of climate change impacts on mental health need to be considered.
• Actions to mitigate climate change can positively influence mental health.
• Worldwide tracking of the mental health impacts of climate change is necessary.
• Key stakeholders such as policy makers, health care professionals, researchers and communities need to be brought together to share expertise, identify promising interventions and coordinate action.https://www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/news/2021/jul/climate-change-and-mental-health

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