Psychiatric Times November 16, 2023
A recent study serves as a model for future studies and lists several implications for the future of climate change psychiatric research.
In an ever-changing world, the effects of climate change lay far beyond volatile weather and melting ice caps.The intersection of medicine and environmental issues has never been more far-reaching, and its ubiquitous nature ensures that individuals of all tongues and cultures are within its reach.
Being a medical student through this global transition is frustrating. While we might learn the fundamental skills required to treat common psychiatric illnesses, there are no guidelines on how to help patients navigate the complexities of climate change. As we ourselves experience the exponential destruction of the climate crisis, a sense of foreboding...