Climate Change and Psychological Resilience

Mustafa Tolga TUNAGÜRa , Buket CANLAN ÖZAYDINb

aSakarya University Training and Research Hospital, Clinic of of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Sakarya, Türkiye
bAydın Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Aydın, Türkiye

ABSTRACT
This article delves into the intricate relationship between climate change and psychological resilience. Climate change, resulting from anthropogenic activities and natural planetary conditions, has led to increasing occurrences of natural disasters like heatwaves, floods, and droughts. These climatic events have profound direct and indirect effects on mental health, ranging from trauma due to natural disasters to distress from forced migrations. The multifaceted nature of psychological resilience in the face of these challenges categorizes resilience factors into climate disasters (proximate and distant exposure), individual factors (demographics, prior experiences, economic resources, biological vulnerabilities, personality, coping mechanisms, and social support), and family and community factors. Furthermore, most studies underscore the universal threat of climate disasters and the importance of understanding resilience factors across various domains. There is a need for more person-centered research to identify high-risk regions and individuals, aiming to enhance psychological outcomes and better define resilience pathways in the aftermath of climate disasters.
Keywords: Adolescent; child; climate change; natural disasters; psychological resilience

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