US EditionHow Heat Impacts Mental Health
- Climate psychologist Laura Robinson spoke in Ann Arbor, Michigan, about widespread emotional struggles linked to rising global temperatures.
- This discussion follows studies showing that long-term exposure above 23°C raises major depression risk by 7% per degree Celsius increase.
- Extreme heat has been associated with declines in mental health, a rise in psychiatric hospital admissions, and greater suicide rates, particularly affecting vulnerable populations.
- A 2018 study found suicide rates increased by 0.7% per 1°C rise in the U.S. and by 3.1% in Mexico, while 84% of U.S. youth report climate concern.
- Experts urge community action and nature connection, stressing collective power to build resilience and address climate-related mental health impacts.
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Young people grapple with emotional fallout from climate change
Anxiety over a warming planet is disrupting daily life for many young people, prompting new efforts to support mental health and foster resilience.Leanne Italie reports for The Associated Press.In short:Climate change is affecting young people's mental health through persistent worry, grief, and fear about the future, often leading to sleep issues and trouble concentrating.Therapists, educators, and community advocates are developing new strateg…
How heat impacts mental health | News Channel 3-12
How heat impacts mental health The climate crisis is often framed as an environmental and economic emergency, but our warming planet is also a growing mental health crisis. As global temperatures rise, studies show a clear link between extreme heat and worsening psychological well-being. From increased hospitalizations to higher suicide rates, the data is clear: High temperatures can fuel distress. The influence of temperature on daily life and …
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