The Nexus Between Climate Change, Human Mobility and Mental Health: Understanding Challenges and Exploring Opportunities
Publication Date:
2025
Pages:
5
Publication Language:
EN
Copyright Year:
2025
Abstract:
- The relationship between climate change, human mobility and mental health is a complex, underexplored and pressing challenge.
- Different types of human mobility can affect mental health in various ways; when mobility is less voluntary, impacts tend to be more serious.
- Discrimination in host communities and stigma surrounding mental health within both migrant and host populations create psychological barriers, leading to social withdrawal and worsening mental health challenges.
- Children and adolescents are highly vulnerable to risks due to their developmental stages, dependence on adults, and exposure to disruptions in family, school and community life, especially in displacement situations.
- Recognizing migrants’ agency in rehabilitation planning ensures that their values and priorities are considered, leading to more people-centered programs and better cultural integration.
- AI-based storytelling offers a transformative way to address climate-induced displacement by creating personalized narratives that resonate with diverse audiences and drive action on climate migration.
