Climate change-related concerns in psychotherapy: therapists' experiences and views on addressing this topic in therapy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While adverse impacts of climate change on physical health are well-known, research on its effects on mental health is still scarce. Thus, it is unclear whether potential impacts have already reached treatment practice. Our study aimed to quantify psychotherapists' experiences with patients reporting climate change-related concerns and their views on dealing with this topic in psychotherapy.

Methods

In a nationwide online survey, responses were collected from 573 psychotherapists from Germany. Therapists reported on the presence of such patients, their socio-demographic characteristics, and climate change-related reactions. Psychotherapists' views on dealing with this topic in psychotherapy were also assessed. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the respon

SUBMITTER: Trost K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11003001 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature