Mental Health Impacts of Climate Change Among Vulnerable Populations Globally: An Integrative Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Climate change has been shown to be directly linked to multiple physiological sequelae and to impact health consequences. However, the impact of climate change on mental health globally, particularly among vulnerable populations, is less well understood.

Objective

To explore the mental health impacts of climate change in vulnerable populations globally.

Methods

We performed an integrative literature review to identify published articles that addressed the research question: What are the mental health impacts of climate change among vulnerable populations globally? The Vulnerable Populations Conceptual Model served as a theoretical model during the review process and data synthesis.

Findings/results

One hundred and four articles were selected f

SUBMITTER: White BP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10558031 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature