Climate Change and Mental Health (A Global Analysis).

Abstract:

Climate change and its corresponding consequences have been recognized as one of the dominating issues of global concern. Many governments of various nations are currently making efforts to mitigate the undesirable consequences of climate change. The essay is focused on carrying out an analysis of the effect of climate change on mental health in the United Kingdom. The paper presented a methodological framework for the diverse and multiple channels by which climate change impacts on a person’s mental health. In connection with this, this methodological analysis led to the conceptualization of the variables that link or mediate the effect of climate change on human mental health and corresponding well-being. There was an exploration of evidence-based analysis of climate change modifies the variables that impact mental health; this will take care of the expression of the diverse pathways of effect. The essay recognizes that despite the mental health dangers and risks associated with climate change, adopting a strategic climate action can also be a window of opportunity to harness its impact and engage in proactive and preventable measures.