Climate Change and Mental Health: A Scoping Review of Indian Studies.

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The primary care companion for CNS disorders Pub Date : 2025-07-24 DOI:10.4088/PCC.24r03903

Vishnu Mangalamchery, N A Uvais

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Abstract

Objective: To provide an overview of the existing Indian literature exploring the mental impact of climate change and enhance efforts to protect human health from climate-related challenges.

Data Sources: The literature search was primarily conducted in PubMed using the keywords "climate change" AND "mental health" AND "India," "eco-anxiety" AND "climate change" AND "India," and "vulnerable populations" AND "climate change" AND "mental health" AND "India." The literature search was conducted on October 10, 2024. The search included studies published in English with no historical time restrictions.

Study Selection: A total of 12 studies were reviewed, comprising original research and review articles. Inclusion criteria encompassed Indian studies investigating the mental health impact of climate change and related events.

Data Extraction: Data abstraction followed predefined guidelines, focusing on the mental health impact of climate change in India.

Data Synthesis: Findings revealed the intricate relationship between mental health and climate change in India. Three key themes emerged from the analysis of the selected articles: the psychological impacts of climate change, the effects on children and youth, and the role of socioeconomic status in climate-related mental health.

Conclusions: This scoping review highlights the significant impact of climate change on mental health in India, particularly among individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds in rural areas. Education was identified as a crucial factor in equipping individuals to cope with these challenges, as those with higher education levels tend to be better prepared to manage the climate crisis. The findings also emphasize the need for clearer definitions and theoretical development regarding climate anxiety. Further research is essential to address these issues and guide the development of effective programs and policies aimed at mitigating the mental health effects of climate change.

Prim Care Companion CNS Disord 2025;27(4):24r03903.

Author affiliations are listed at the end of this article.

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The primary care companion for CNS disorders Medicine-Medicine (all)

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期刊介绍： Founded in 1998, The Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders (ISSN 2155-7780), formerly The Primary Care Companion to The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, is an international, peer-reviewed, online-only journal, and its articles are indexed by the National Library of Medicine. PCC seeks to advance the clinical expertise of primary care physicians and other health care professionals who treat patients with mental and neurologic illnesses. PCC publishes research from disciplines such as medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and psychology, especially as it pertains to integrated delivery systems and interdisciplinary collaboration. PCC focuses on providing information of direct clinical utility and giving a voice to clinician researchers. Practice-based research from individuals and groups with clinical expertise is particularly welcome. Pertinent manuscript types include: -Original research -Systematic reviews -Meta-analyses -Case reports and series -Commenting letters to the editor Articles published in PCC typically cover attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, addiction, sleep disorders, pain, Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease.