چکیده:
Background and Objective: Climate change is one of the most significant global challenges, having widespread consequences for individual mental health, especially among vulnerable groups. This research was conducted with the aim of examining the direct and indirect effects of climate change on the emergence of anxiety disorders and stress in various communities. Materials and Methods: The present study was conducted using data analysis methods from collected data via standard mental health questionnaires, international reports, and structured interviews. Data were collected from various communities with diverse geographical and social characteristics and were analyzed using statistical software. Findings: The results showed that climate change leads to an increase in anxiety, stress, and depression, particularly in vulnerable groups such as the elderly, children, and migrants. Additionally, reduced access to mental health services and support resources has contributed to the intensification of these problems. Conclusion: Climate change has serious implications for mental health, requiring urgent attention from policymakers and the development of intervention programs to mitigate its effects. Strengthening psychological resilience, educating communities, and expanding mental health services are considered effective strategies for coping with this crisis.
خلاصه ماشینی:
Research Objectives: 1- Investigating the direct effects of climate change on mental health: This objective includes studying extreme weather events and their impact on the emergence of anxiety disorders and other psychological problems (Cianconi, Betro', , Janiri, 2020).
2- Analyzing the indirect effects of climate change on mental health: This section examines the social and economic factors resulting from climate change that can lead to increased anxiety and stress in vulnerable communities (Ramadan & Ataallah, 2021).
2. Research Literature Direct Effects of Climate Change on Mental Health The direct effects of climate change on mental health include the impacts resulting from extreme weather events such as floods, storms, and droughts, which can lead to the emergence of psychological disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression.
Women may also be more exposed to the negative effects of climate change on mental health due to social roles and family responsibilities (Goudet, Arif, Owais, Ahmed, & Ridde, 2024).
Social support and psychological resilience play an important role in reducing the vulnerability of individuals to the impacts of climate change on mental health.
Psychological resilience, which includes the ability to cope with stress and return to a normal state after a crisis, can help reduce the negative effects of climate change on mental health (Rubab, Noureen, & Manzoor, 2024).
Research shows that in vulnerable communities, the prevalence of generalized anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is significantly higher, because these individuals have less access to support resources such as mental health and economic services (Walinski et al.
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