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September 16, 2025European PsychiatryOpen Access

From pre-existing vulnerabilities to daily stressors, what is the impact of climate change on mental health and gender inequity in Asia region?

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VKVildan KayaLCL. ClouinTZT. Iglesias Zayas

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Overview

Observational analysis reveals connections between climate change, mental health, and gender inequity in Asia, suggesting need for tailored strategies.

Key Points

  • Climate change is linked to increased mental health issues among women in South and Southeast Asia, highlighting gender inequity.
  • In Bangladesh, extreme weather leads to migration and changes in family dynamics, with women becoming primary decision-makers.
  • Focus group discussions revealed a lack of awareness among communities in Nepal regarding climate change's impact on living conditions.
  • Study findings emphasize the necessity for gender-responsive strategies to improve mental health services in affected communities.

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Kaya et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d42635713b0b5dfea6c338https://doi.org/10.1192/j.eurpsy.2025.283
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