SynthesisInternational journal of environmental research and public health2020
Effect of Extreme Weather Events on Mental Health: A Narrative Synthesis and Meta-Analysis for the UK.
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- Exploring perceived relationships between weather, climate and mental health: biometeorological perspectives of healthcare practitioners.International journal of biometeorology · 2025Article
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- Reflections on mental health research in post-disaster settings.PLOS global public health · 2025Article
- Climate change trauma and collective dissociation: Unraveling the impact on mental health and advocating for collective action.Global mental health (Cambridge, England) · 2025Article
- Flood impact on men's mental health: evidence from flood-prone areas of Bangladesh.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
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Abstract
Extreme weather events are increasing in frequency and severity as a consequence of climate change and pose a significant threat to population mental health. This is the case even in temperate regions such as the United Kingdom (UK) where flooding and heat waves are forecast to become more common. We conducted a systematic review to quantify the prevalence and describe the causes of common mental health problems in populations exposed to extreme weather events in the UK. We searched Web of Science, EMBASE and PsycINFO for studies that measured the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in populations exposed to extreme weather events in the UK, published up to 12 December 2019. We included 17 studies, four of which were included in meta-analyses to determine the point prevalence of common mental health problems in the period within 12 months following extreme weather events. The point prevalence was 19.8% for anxiety (k = 4;
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