The impact of climate change on mental health and emotional wellbeing: current evidence and implications for policy and practice

DR EMMA LAWRANCE, RHIANNON THOMPSON, GIANLUCA FONTANA, DR NEIL JENNINGS

There is increasing awareness that climate change is a human health and healthcare emergency.

This briefing paper builds on the findings of that report and is intended as a first step to recognise and address the gaps in knowledge and awareness about the relationships between climate change and mental health and emotional wellbeing.

View the launch video here: