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The Mental Health Consequences of Climate Change: A Review of the Current Evidence and Emerging Challenges

Ashutosh Kumar Singh

Applied Behavioral Health and Psychology · 1–13 · 10.55121/abhp.v1i1.960

Climate change is an increasing global threat with clear mental health implications. Its effects are manifested in both direct and indirect ways. Direct effects include post-traumatic stress, anxiety, and depression after a flood, hurricane, or fire. The indirect effects are more persistent and stem from displacement, economic i