Impacts of climate change on mental health and its underlying mechanisms: an umberella review

Abstract Background Climate change represents a major global health challenge with potential implications for mental health. Exposure to climate-related stressors is associated with an elevated risk of psychiatric disorders, including trauma- and stressor-related disorders (e.g., PTSD), depressive disorders, and anxiety disorders. Vulnerable populations—including children, women, older adults, individuals with pre-existing mental health conditions, and communities in low-income or disaster-prone