Factors Influencing the Mental Health Consequences of Climate Change in Canada

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

KristieL. Ebi¹  Peter Berry²  Katie Hayes³ 

[1] Center for Health and the Global Environment, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195, USA;Climate Change and Innovation Bureau, Health Canada, Ottawa, ON K1P 5N7, Canada;Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5T 3M7, Canada;

关键词: climate change;    mental health;    adaptation;    extreme weather;    adaptive capacity;    marginalized populations;   

DOI  :  10.3390/ijerph16091583

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Climate change is increasing risks to the mental health of Canadians. Impacts from a changing climate may outstrip the ability of Canadians and their health-sustaining institutions to adapt effectively and could increase poor mental health outcomes, particularly amongst those most marginalized in society. A scoping review of literature published during 2000−2017 explored risks, impacts, and vulnerabilities related to climate change and mental health. In this commentary, the authors present a new assessment of evidence from this scoping review and highlight factors that influence the capacity to adapt to the mental health consequences of a changing climate. Findings from this assessment reveal eleven key factors that influence the capacity to adapt: social capital; sense of community; government assistance; access to resources; community preparedness; intersectoral/transdisciplinary collaboration; vulnerability and adaptation assessments; communication and outreach; mental health literacy; and culturally relevant resources. Attention to these factors by Canadian decision makers can support proactive and effective management of the mental health consequences of climate change.

【 授权许可】

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