Exploring the Link Between Extreme Weather Events and Prevalence of Mental Health Conditions

Aims: Extreme weather events refer to weather events that are dramatically different from typical patterns. These can be catastrophic, unexpected and pose a risk to the population. This review aims to examine whether sufficient evidence exists to demonstrate a link between extreme weather events and...

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Main Authors: Peter Carter, Amna Illahi, Fayed Iqbal, Itbaan Husaain, Callaghan Freya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2025-06-01
Series:BJPsych Open
Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2056472425101105/type/journal_article
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description Aims: Extreme weather events refer to weather events that are dramatically different from typical patterns. These can be catastrophic, unexpected and pose a risk to the population. This review aims to examine whether sufficient evidence exists to demonstrate a link between extreme weather events and an increase in mental health conditions, specifically PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
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