A wide range of climatic events and conditions have observed and detrimental impacts on mental health . The pathways through which climatic events affect mental health are varied, complex and inter-connected with other non-climatic influences that create vulnerability . The climatic exposure may be direct, such as experiencing an extreme weather event or prolonged high temperatures, or indirect, such as mental health consequences of undernutrition or displacement. Exposure may also be vicarious, with people experiencing decreased mental health associated with observing the impact of climate change on others or simply by learning about climate change. Non-climatic moderating influences range from an individual's personality and pre-existing conditions, to social support, and to structural inequities . Depending on these background and contextual factors, similar climatic events may result in a range of potential mental health outcomes, including anxiety, depression, acute traumatic stress, PTSD, suicide, substance abuse and
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Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability
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