Association between a large change between the minimum and maximum monthly values of solar insolation and a history of suicide attempts in bipolar I disorder DOI Creative Commons
Philipp Ritter, Tasha Glenn, Eric D. Achtyes

et al.

International Journal of Bipolar Disorders, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(1)

Published: Dec. 23, 2024

Abstract Background The rate of suicide attempts by patients with bipolar disorder is high. In addition to patient and country specific factors, environmental factors may contribute suicidal behavior. Sunlight has multiple diverse impacts on human physiology Solar insolation defined as the electromagnetic energy from sun striking a surface area earth. We previously found that large change in solar between minimum maximum monthly values was associated an increased risk I disorder. Methods association history again investigated using international database 15% more data sites at locations countries. Results Data were available 5641 living wide range latitudes 41 countries both hemispheres. A disorder, replication our prior analysis. estimated model also state sponsored religion onset country, female gender, alcohol or substance abuse, being part younger birth cohort attempts. Conclusions replicating research. Physicians should be aware daylight ranging physiological psychiatric impacts, changes risk.

Language: Английский

Climate emotions, thoughts, and plans among US adolescents and young adults: a cross-sectional descriptive survey and analysis by political party identification and self-reported exposure to severe weather events DOI Creative Commons

R. Eric Lewandowski,

Susan Clayton, Lukas Olbrich

et al.

The Lancet Planetary Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 8(11), P. e879 - e893

Published: Oct. 17, 2024

Language: Английский

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The relationship between climate change and mental health: a systematic review of the association between eco-anxiety, psychological distress, and symptoms of major affective disorders DOI Creative Commons
Suzanne Cosh,

Rosie Ryan,

Kaii Fallander

et al.

BMC Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: Nov. 20, 2024

The adverse impacts of climate change on mental health is a burgeoning area, although findings are inconsistent. emerging concept eco-anxiety represents distress in relation to and may be related health. aim this study was explore the relationship between with validated outcomes, specifically psychological symptoms major affective disorders. Systematic review. EBSCO, ProQuest, Web Science databases were searched February 2024 for studies adult samples quantifying (exposure, i.e. fear, worry or anxiety change) disorders (outcomes), as assessed by measures. Full text review 83 performed, k = 35 included (N 45 667, 61% female, Mage 31.2 years). Consistently, showed small large positive correlations outcomes distress, depression symptoms, stress symptoms. However, results regarding post-traumatic disorder pathological mixed. Stronger associations observed where operationalised 'anxiety' rather than 'worry'. Findings underscore that burden. Greater consideration assessment treatment needed clinical practice further policy development warranted at intersection address challenges posed change.

Language: Английский

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Mental health during and after the COVID-19 pandemic – a longitudinal study over 42 months in five European countries DOI Creative Commons
Irina Zrnić Novaković, Dean Ajduković, Marina Ajduković

et al.

European journal of psychotraumatology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16(1)

Published: April 22, 2025

Background: The mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is well documented. However, only a few studies investigated in later phases and after its official end. Moreover, little known about people's psychological burden related to other global crises post-pandemic.Objective: Study's first objective was compare outcomes general population over course ten months post-pandemic. second explore regarding pandemic, comparison current wars, climate crises, inflation, poor government management and/or corruption post-pandemic era.Method: Participants from Austria, Croatia, Germany, Greece, Portugal (68.8% female, Mage = 41.55) were assessed online up four times between June 2020 March 2024 (baseline sample: N 7913). Adjustment Disorder New Module - 8 (ADNM-8), Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-2), World Organization-Five Well-Being Index (WHO-5) used measure adjustment disorder, depression, well-being. Prevalence rates calculated repeated measures ANOVAs applied assess at time points. One-way ANOVA run how different participants' burden.Results: Temporal variations evident across assessment waves, with highest levels probable disorder depression winter 2020/2021 (T2). A slight improvement found Current wars inflation greatest sources assessment, revealing some cross-country differences.Conclusion: Although differences not as pronounced acute phase psychosocial support still needed This likely be due that take toll on health.

Language: Английский

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Suicide Prevention in Changing Environments DOI
Thomas Niederkrotenthaler, Ella Arensman, Gregory T. Armstrong

et al.

Crisis, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 46(3), P. 123 - 131

Published: May 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Impact of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution on the incidence and manifestation of depressive and anxiety disorders DOI
Sebastian Karl, Lasse Brandt, Jurjen J. Luykx

et al.

Current Opinion in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Oct. 14, 2024

Purpose of review Climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution present a major threat to health. Although emphasis has been put on physical health impacts, evidence the mental consequences is now also accumulating quickly. Given rapid developments in field, this article provides an expert opinion emerging research. Recent findings Umbrella reviews are adding more high-level associations environmental crises Individual studies focusing specific aspects health, shedding light potential direct links between climate change Further aiming quantify individual burden societal cost nexus identify those most at risk for negative outcomes. Many focus eco-emotions, attempting characterize them further, provide tools quantification, determine their effect functioning. Summary research impacts depression anxiety filling important knowledge gaps, questions remain example, concerning factors development disorders caused by ecological crises, tailored preventive strategies, effects loss Health systems need further develop responses these crises.

Language: Английский

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Inflammatory Markers in Children and Adolescents with Functional Somatic Disorders: A Systematic Review DOI Creative Commons
Anne Sofie Hansen, Charlotte Ulrikka Rask, Karen Hansen Kallesøe

et al.

Children, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(5), P. 549 - 549

Published: May 3, 2024

Functional somatic disorders (FSDs) are common in children and adolescents. Recent findings suggest that low-grade inflammation has a role the development maintenance of pediatric FSDs. This systematic review included studies with original data on systemic inflammatory markers adolescents an FSD compared to individuals without FSD. The literature search identified 1374 articles. After assessment, total 15 met inclusion criteria. In total, 41 serum or plasma cytokines were assayed population 696 Altered cytokine levels patients FSDs reported 12 studies, whereas three found no significant differences when comparing controls. significantly elevated nine (i.e., IL-2, IL-6, IL-8, IL-12 (p70), CRP, hsCRP, IP-10, MCP-1, sTIM-3, sCD25 TNF-α). indicate response may have pathophysiology However, showed limited quality potential risk bias, small study populations narrow spectrum FSDs, which limits generalizability results. To further explore link between future research using longitudinal design is recommended.

Language: Английский

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Psychometric Properties of the French Version of the Climate Change Worry Scale DOI Creative Commons

Sarah Shepherd,

Patrick Raynal, Myriam Guedj

et al.

The Journal of Climate Change and Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 20, P. 100361 - 100361

Published: Nov. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Mental health amid climate crisis: A narrative review DOI Creative Commons

Eram Ansari,

Sujita Kumar Kar

Indian Journal of Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 66(11), P. 987 - 996

Published: Nov. 1, 2024

The global community is currently facing a pressing challenge posed by climate change, which profoundly impacting both human life and biodiversity. This encompasses issues such as rising temperatures, heightened sea levels, amplified ultraviolet radiation exposure, more frequent intense natural calamities, the subsequent health risks. Additionally, mental also being impacted these environmental changes. review thoroughly examines consequences of change in various settings among vulnerable populations, with particular emphasis on India.

Language: Английский

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Evaluation of Adult Individuals' Climate Change Concern and Mental Well‐Being Levels in Türkiye: A Descriptive and Correlational Study DOI
Adem Sümen, Yelda Kublay, Derya Adibelli

et al.

Public Health Nursing, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 25, 2024

This study was conducted to determine the relationship between climate change concerns and mental well-being levels in adult individuals.

Language: Английский

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Climate change and human health: a primer on what women's health physicians can do on behalf of their patients and communities DOI
Ruben Alvero

Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 36(4), P. 228 - 233

Published: April 25, 2024

Purpose of review To describe the current state knowledge on impact climate change women's health and to highlight opportunities for healthcare providers serve as advocates subject matter experts. Recent findings Healthcare are a uniquely respected voice in society but have not used this advantage advocate their communities participate mitigation, adaptation, resiliency efforts behalf patients communities. Summary feel that is real, human caused, currently or will shortly negatively patients. They unprepared leaders due time limitations gap. Resources movement can help close

Language: Английский

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