Medicine and Health

Climate Change, Disasters, and Mental Health of Adolescents in India

J. Majumder, I. Saha, et al.

This commentary explores the devastating effects of climate change and disasters on the mental health of adolescents in India, revealing critical findings from a pilot study in the Sundarbans. The research, conducted by Joydeep Majumder, Indranil Saha, Asim Saha, and Amit Chakrabarti, highlights the urgent need for integrated service delivery models to address this rising mental health burden.

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Abstract

This commentary examines the interplay between climate change, disasters, and the mental health of adolescents in India. India's vulnerability to climate change impacts, particularly in disaster-prone regions, necessitates understanding the mental health consequences, especially for adolescents who are particularly susceptible during their neurodevelopmental phase. The authors review existing literature and present findings from a pilot study in the Sundarbans, highlighting the significant mental health burden and the need for integrated service delivery models to address this critical issue.

Publisher

Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine

Published On

Apr 06, 2023

Authors

Joydeep Majumder, Indranil Saha, Asim Saha, Amit Chakrabarti

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