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Climate Change And Mental Health: Is There A Connection?
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PTSD and Climate Change
Many scientists are claiming that climate change is contributing to natural disasters. A catastrophic event like an earthquake, hurricane or tsunami can have devastating effects on people’s lives. The injuries and intensity of the event can trigger post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in some survivors of natural disasters. PTSD can continue to persist for a long time after the event has passed and have a deleterious effect on that person’s quality of life. Seeing one’s home or business destroyed in a disaster can also lead to considerable stress, which can take a toll on mental health as well.
What Can You Do?
As time goes on, more research can and will be done to learn more about the effects of climate change on mental health. In the meantime, stay on top of scientific developments, but don’t stress out about them. That doesn’t help you or anyone else. Focus on what you can do, which is taking charge of your own health and life and doing everything you can to reduce stress.
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If you’re dealing with symptoms of mental illness, or you think you might be but aren’t sure, seek professional help, and talk to people you trust. Climate change may or may not be a factor in mental health, but your own mental health is, in most cases, something you can take action on.
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