Climate Anxiety: Current Evidence and Future Directions.

IF 5.5 2区 医学 Q1 PSYCHIATRY
Current Psychiatry Reports Pub Date : 2024-11-01 Epub Date: 2024-10-01 DOI:10.1007/s11920-024-01538-9
Blake A E Boehme, Laura M Kinsman, Holden J Norrie, Eric D Tessier, Shaun W Fleming, Gordon J G Asmundson
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Abstract

Purpose of review: Challenging cognitive, somatic, and behavioral responses to climate change are often conceptualized as climate anxiety (CA). Due to the increased recognition of the impacts of climate change on mental health, a growing body of scientific literature is developing. The purpose of this manuscript is to review the current evidence base for CA and propose future research needs for this emerging construct.

Recent findings: Early evidence supports underlying psychological mechanisms in the development and maintenance of CA, which are similar to other anxiety-related conditions. However, the study of CA poses unique challenges to researchers. The psychological impacts that occur in the context of climate change may be adaptive depending on the imminent threat of natural disasters, forced migration, or other climate-related challenges. Due to the potentially adaptive nature of CA and limited current evidence, a coordinated research program of climate-related distress is necessary. A review of the extant literature identified current gaps in understanding the epidemiology and individual differences that promote CA. Current evidence supports the prominent role of neuroticism, intolerance of uncertainty, and rumination. The development of evidence-based models of climate-related distress may provide a more valid and comprehensive depiction of the impacts of climate change on mental health. Transdiagnostic treatment methods are likely the most appropriate intervention for climate-related distress. As models, measures, and treatments of climate-related distress are developed, it is crucial to incorporate studies of populations most at risk for climate change-related mental health effects.

气候焦虑:当前证据与未来方向。
综述的目的:对气候变化的挑战性认知、躯体和行为反应通常被概念化为气候焦虑(CA)。由于人们越来越认识到气候变化对心理健康的影响,越来越多的科学文献正在形成。本手稿旨在回顾气候焦虑的现有证据基础,并提出这一新兴概念的未来研究需求:早期的证据表明,CA 的发展和维持有着潜在的心理机制,这与其他与焦虑相关的病症相似。然而,CA 的研究给研究人员带来了独特的挑战。气候变化背景下产生的心理影响可能是适应性的,这取决于自然灾害、被迫迁徙或其他气候相关挑战的迫在眉睫的威胁。由于气候变化的潜在适应性和目前有限的证据,有必要对与气候相关的困扰进行协调研究。通过对现有文献的回顾,我们发现了目前在了解促进气候相关困扰的流行病学和个体差异方面存在的差距。目前的证据支持神经质、对不确定性的不容忍和反刍的突出作用。以证据为基础的气候相关困扰模型的开发可以更有效、更全面地描述气候变化对心理健康的影响。跨诊断治疗方法可能是最适合气候相关困扰的干预措施。在开发气候相关困扰的模型、测量方法和治疗方法时,必须纳入对气候变化相关心理健康影响高危人群的研究。
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CiteScore
11.30
自引率
3.00%
发文量
68
审稿时长
6-12 weeks
期刊介绍: This journal aims to review the most important, recently published research in psychiatry. By providing clear, insightful, balanced contributions by international experts, the journal intends to serve all those involved in the care of those affected by psychiatric disorders. We accomplish this aim by appointing international authorities to serve as Section Editors in key subject areas, such as anxiety, medicopsychiatric disorders, and schizophrenia and other related psychotic disorders. Section Editors, in turn, select topics for which leading experts contribute comprehensive review articles that emphasize new developments and recently published papers of major importance, highlighted by annotated reference lists. An international Editorial Board reviews the annual table of contents, suggests articles of special interest to their country/region, and ensures that topics are current and include emerging research. Commentaries from well-known figures in the field are also provided.
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