Mental Health Programme, QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Herston, Queensland, Australia.
School of Public Health, University of Queensland, Herston, Queensland, Australia.
Nat Hum Behav. 2022 Nov;6(11):1474-1481. doi: 10.1038/s41562-022-01477-6. Epub 2022 Nov 16.
Climate change affects mental health through multiple pathways, including direct and indirect impacts, physical health and awareness of the climate crisis. Climate change increases the magnitude and frequency of extreme events with little or no time for recovery. This Review aims to provide an overview of the current evidence to inform the mental health field's response to climate change. While further innovation is needed, promising approaches for health professionals are identified at the levels of interventions for individuals, community and system-wide responses, and advocacy and education. Health worker training is important, so we offer guidance on mental health assessment and clinical risks from climate change. We also outline strategies to enhance individual and community psychological resilience and promising approaches to working with people experiencing emerging climate-related disorders. Beyond clinical care, mental health professionals can lead on climate action and sustainability in health care and can research and educate on the health effects of climate change.
气候变化通过多种途径影响心理健康，包括直接和间接影响、身体健康和对气候危机的认识。气候变化增加了极端事件的规模和频率，几乎没有时间恢复。本综述旨在提供当前证据的概述，为心理健康领域应对气候变化提供信息。虽然需要进一步的创新，但在个人干预、社区和全系统应对以及宣传和教育等层面上，已经确定了对卫生专业人员有希望的方法。卫生工作者培训很重要，因此我们提供了关于心理健康评估和气候变化带来的临床风险的指导。我们还概述了增强个人和社区心理弹性的策略，以及与经历新兴与气候相关障碍的人合作的有希望的方法。除了临床护理，心理健康专业人员可以在医疗保健方面引领气候行动和可持续性，还可以研究和教育气候变化对健康的影响。
