Shoib Sheikh, Das Soumitra, Zaidi Ilham, Chandradasa Miyuru
Department of Health Services, Srinagar, India.
Sharda University, Greater Noida, India.
Int J Soc Psychiatry. 2024 May;70(3):615-618. doi: 10.1177/00207640231221091. Epub 2024 Jan 22.
This manuscript delves into the intricate connection between climate change and Indigenous mental health in Australia, with a focus on the aftermath of the defeat of the 'Voice' referendum. Climate change, recognized for its broad impact on mental health determinants, poses heightened risks to vulnerable communities, including Indigenous populations. The defeat of 'The Voice' referendum adds complexity, highlighting concerns about the lack of meaningful rights for the First Peoples of Australia. The bushfires further underscore ecological consequences, affecting Indigenous ecosystems and intensifying existing environmental challenges. Climate change exacerbates existing health challenges for Indigenous peoples, introducing new issues like ecological sorrow and anxiety.
The manuscript advocates for prioritized research in Indigenous communities to explore the link between climate change and mental health. It emphasizes interdisciplinary and collaborative research, giving voice to those directly affected by climate change. The lack of trust between Indigenous populations and authorities, along with the implications on self-determination, is crucial research focus.
Renewable energy emerges as a potential solution deeply ingrained in Indigenous practices. The manuscript discusses challenges in achieving eco-friendly resettlement, emphasizing collaboration difficulties between the government and remote communities. The indigenous worldview, with its interconnectedness, is crucial for sustainable strategies.
Indigenous perspectives on planetary health are crucial, emphasizing the importance of Indigenous knowledge in shaping effective climate policies. The manuscript stresses dialogues between policymakers and Indigenous elders for formulating respectful land laws. It calls for global attention to the role of Indigenous peoples as biodiversity caretakers and urges recognition of their knowledge in climate change. Future directions include data collection for ecosystem protection, improving mental health outcomes post-climate events, and supporting impacted communities. Mental health care approaches in remote communities and practitioner training for climate-related issues are emphasized. The manuscript calls for increased funding for interdisciplinary research to understand the long-term impact of climate change on mental health, especially among vulnerable populations.
本手稿深入探讨了澳大利亚气候变化与原住民心理健康之间的复杂联系，重点关注“声音”公投失败后的情况。气候变化因其对心理健康决定因素的广泛影响而为人所知，给包括原住民在内的弱势群体带来了更高的风险。“声音”公投的失败增加了复杂性，凸显了对澳大利亚原住民缺乏有意义权利的担忧。丛林大火进一步凸显了生态后果，影响了原住民生态系统，并加剧了现有的环境挑战。气候变化加剧了原住民现有的健康挑战，带来了生态悲伤和焦虑等新问题。
本手稿主张在原住民社区进行优先研究，以探索气候变化与心理健康之间的联系。它强调跨学科和合作研究，让受气候变化直接影响的人发声。原住民与当局之间缺乏信任以及对自决的影响是关键的研究重点。
可再生能源成为深深植根于原住民实践中的潜在解决方案。本手稿讨论了实现生态友好型重新安置的挑战，强调了政府与偏远社区之间合作的困难。原住民的世界观及其相互联系对于可持续战略至关重要。
原住民对地球健康的观点至关重要，强调原住民知识在制定有效气候政策中的重要性。本手稿强调政策制定者与原住民长老之间就制定尊重土地的法律进行对话。它呼吁全球关注原住民作为生物多样性守护者的作用，并敦促认可他们在气候变化方面的知识。未来方向包括为生态系统保护收集数据、改善气候事件后心理健康结果以及支持受影响社区。强调了偏远社区的心理健康护理方法以及针对气候相关问题的从业者培训。本手稿呼吁增加跨学科研究资金，以了解气候变化对心理健康的长期影响，特别是对弱势群体的影响。
