• Harshita Sharma

Global climate change is advancing, and it is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest global health hazards in the twenty-first century. Although climate change may have direct psychological and existential repercussions, many individuals are already experiencing indirect effects such as despair, socio-ethical paralysis, and a loss of well-being. Direct heat exposure, harsh weather, air pollution, reduced local food supply, and mental stress are the main health problems faced. While the importance of physical health has been emphasized, the current scenario suggests that climate change and environmental changes can have a significant impact on psychological well-being and mental health via a variety of ambiguous pathways, particularly among those with pre-existing gullibility or those living in ecologically vulnerable areas. Mental health impacts range from psychological distress, anxiety, anger, and depression to higher addictions and suicide rates, with effects felt at both the individual and communal level. In order to prevent wide range of diseases, improve public health readiness, and reduce risk, an effective public health response to climate change is required. Efforts to improve mental health access and measures to mitigate climate change throughout time would help in dealing with the challenge of climate change in the future. Scientific decision-making based on public health ethics will aid in the management of uncertainty and the improvement of health, environmental, and economic outcomes.

Global climate change, Mental health, Eco-anxiety, Psychological well-being.

"Climate Change: Eco-Anxiety and Uprising Challenge to Mental Health and Wellbeing", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 6, page no.d71-d79, June-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2206310.pdf

"Climate Change: Eco-Anxiety and Uprising Challenge to Mental Health and Wellbeing", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 6, page no. ppd71-d79, June-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2206310.pdf