Climate change and mental health report
This report provides an update on the evidence base of the mental health impacts from climate change and adverse weather that the United Kingdom (UK) is currently facing and will likely experience in future. An assessment of confidence in the evidence has been applied to help readers understand the level of confidence around the statements.
This report builds on that work to synthesise the growing evidence base on climate change and mental health. It is a direct response to calls from local authorities, government partners, civil society, industry and other partners for evidence to support policy and action. It considers the varied pathways by which climate change and adverse weather can affect mental health, who is at greatest risk, and what interventions are effective. The report is an important step forward, highlighting key findings and implications for policy, not only within the health and care sector but across sectors such as education, environment, housing, emergency response, insurance and justice.
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