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Climate Change Perception and Mental Health. Results from a Systematic Review of the Literature

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Gianfredi, Vincenza, Mazziotta, Francesco, Clerici, Giovanna, Astorri, Elisa, Oliani, Francesco, Cappellina, Martina, Catalini, Alessandro, Dell’Osso, Bernardo Maria +3 more·2024·European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education

Abstract

Climate change is one of the main global challenges and influences various aspects of human health. Numerous studies have indeed demonstrated an association between extreme climate-related events and physical and mental health outcomes, but little is still known about the association between the perception/awareness of climate change and mental health. In accordance with the PRISMA 2020 guidelines, a search was conducted on PubMed and Scopus. The protocol was registered on PROSPERO. The included studies were original observational studies published in English, reporting the association between the perception/awareness of climate change and mental health. A total of 3018 articles were identified. A total of 10 observational studies were included. The period covered in the included studies ranged between 2012 and 2022. Climate change perception is consistently associated with adverse mental health effects across different types of estimates. In particular, the studies identified an association between a higher level of perception/awareness of climate change and depression, anxiety, eco-anxiety, stress, adjustment disorder, substance use, dysphoria, and even thoughts of suicide. Qualitative data underscore the impact on daily activities, contributing to feelings of loss and suicidal ideation. Moreover, climate change perception correlates with lower well-being and resilience. The association between awareness of climate change and mental health is a complex and still poorly explored phenomenon. The main limitations are the high heterogeneity in terms of exposure assessment and data reporting, which hinders quantitative analysis. These results show that climate change perception impacts mental health. Better understanding the phenomenon represents an opportunity to inform public health interventions that promote mental well-being.

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Gianfredi, V., Mazziotta, F., Clerici, G., Astorri, E., Oliani, F., Cappellina, M., Catalini, A., Dell’Osso, B. M., Pregliasco, F. E., Castaldi, S., & Benatti, B.
Affiliations
  • University of Milan (IT)
  • Marche Polytechnic University (IT)
Venue
European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education
Publisher
MDPI AG
Published
2024-01-12
Volume
14
Issue
1
Pages
215-229
ISSN
  • 2174-8144 (ISSN-L)
  • 2254-9625
OpenAlex
W4390817857
Cited by
53
References
42
Citations by year
2026: 19 · 2025: 17 · 2024: 17
FWCI
2.28
Type
journal article
Language
en
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Locations
  • European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Archivio Istituzionale della Ricerca (Universita Degli Studi Di Milano) (submittedVersion, other-oa)
  • Dialnet (Universidad de la Rioja) (submittedVersion)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
  • Padua Research Archive (University of Padova) (submittedVersion, cc-by)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis › Climate Change and Health Impacts
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Climate Change Communication and Perception
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › COVID-19 and Mental Health
Keywords
climate change perception, climate change awareness, mental health, climate anxiety, depression, anxiety, stress, adjustment disorder, substance use, suicidal ideation, well-being, resilience, climate change and health

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