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University College London (UCL) Researchers Update Current Data on Climate Change ['My appetite and mind would go': Inuit perceptions of (im)mobility and wellbeing loss under climate change across Inuit Nunangat in the Canadian Arctic].

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2024. P. 831 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

A recent study conducted by researchers at University College London (UCL) explores the impact of climate change on the mental health and mobility of Indigenous Inuit people in Canada. The study found that climate-related changes, such as loss of land connection and cultural identity, have led to emotional distress, anxiety, depression, and suicide ideation among the Inuit population. The research highlights the need for further investigation into the mental health impacts of climate change on Indigenous communities and emphasizes the importance of culturally appropriate health actions and adaptation planning. The study was published in Humanities & Social Sciences Communications. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2024/03, p831
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biology
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:176054371
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