Is climate change a mental health crisis?

BJPsych Bull. 2021 Aug;45(4):243-245. doi: 10.1192/bjb.2021.30.

Abstract

The Earth's climate is in a complex state of change as a result of human activity. The interface between climate change and physical health has received significant attention, but its effects on mental health and illness are less understood. This article provides an insight into the psychiatric sequelae of climate change, suggests strategies that psychiatrists can use to take action, and argues that it is their responsibility to do so.

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