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How Climate Change Affects Mental Health in Australia

Climate change is increasingly driving more severe and frequent extreme weather events such as extreme heat, bushfires, storms and floods which have serious and wide-reaching impacts on the mental health of Australians today.

This report discusses climate change and mental health, including mental illness and suicide, effective responses and areas where further research is needed.

How Climate Change Affects Mental Health in Australia Report - PDF (October 2021)