Climate change and mental health and wellbeing
Reflections from a health geography lens
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5697015 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Gina Martins (0000-0001-5295-316X, Western University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 2024-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Geography Compass (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1749-8198 • E-ISSN: 1749-8198 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/gec3.12734 |
| OpenAlex | W4390843313 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 68 |
There is a growing recognition of the importance of research into the effects of climate change on mental health and wellbeing. This paper provides an overview of the pathways through which climate change can affect mental health and wellbeing, highlighting the valuable contribution that health geography can make in this field of study. Given expertise in spatial processes, human-environment interactions, and diverse research methods, health geographers are well-equipped to enhance our understanding of the connection between climate change and mental health and wellbeing. The paper proposes two key areas of future focus: (1) exploring the reciprocal relationships between mental health and place, and (2) integrating knowledge from health geography and environmental sustainability. Health geography can play a critical role in developing knowledge to support mitigation strategies and promote mental health and wellbeing in the face of climate change
Climate change · Economic geography · Geography · Human geography · Mental health · Sustainability · Climate Change and Health Impacts · Health disparities and outcomes · Health, psychology, and well-being · Psychology · Ecology
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| Unique citing works | 5 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 2,5 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 5 |