[Psychiatry connected to society: leading force in the socio-ecological crisis].

Abstract

Background: We are in the midst of a socio-ecological crisis that profoundly impacts collective well-being. Psychiatry, deeply intertwined with social contexts, faces the challenge of understanding and treating mental health issues in a world under structural pressure.

Aim: To highlight the role of psychiatry in understanding, treating, and supporting patients experiencing the psychological effects of this polycrisis.

Method: By analyzing current social and ecological developments, the article emphasizes the need for a contextual approach to psychiatry. It integrates theories from Arie Querido and Frantz Fanon with contemporary challenges.

Results: The climate crisis is linked to increasing mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression. Collective action and social cohesion emerge as protective factors that promote resilience and well-being.

Conclusion: The article asserts psychiatry’s crucial responsibility in addressing the mental health consequences of the socio-ecological crisis. It calls for renewed social engagement, emphasizing connection, community-based interventions, and the strengthening of social bonds.