Narrative review highlights psychological impacts of climate change on adolescents, suggesting urgent policy responses.
Key Points
Climate change contributes to significant mental health challenges among children and adolescents, impacting their development and well-being.
Key evidence includes pathways of harm such as eco-anxiety and environmental disasters, disrupting mental health outcomes across diverse populations.
This narrative review synthesizes interdisciplinary research findings on the psychological impacts of climate change over critical developmental stages.
Results advocate for urgent recognition of mental health in climate policies, emphasizing the importance of support systems and youth engagement.
Cite This Study
George Giannakopoulos (2025) studied this question.