“Sky News” stated that with the escalation of the negative and dangerous repercussions of climate change in general and global warming in particular, on various aspects of life on the surface of the planet, scientific warnings are increasing recently about the catastrophic consequences of the sharp rise in temperatures around the world, on human physical health. Both psychological, cognitive and emotional abilities that may decline with the progression of global warming levels.
The rates of heat stress that afflict humans are on the rise significantly, with record temperatures recorded during the past few years. In addition to its physically harmful effects on people, especially those who suffer from chronic diseases or lack of immunity, they also negatively affect their balance and behavioral and psychological stability, as well. According to experts, there was an increase in depression, grumbling, lethargy, decreased activity and atrophy of productive capacity.
The expert and psychological consultant, Dr. Qassem Hussein Saleh, says: “Unfortunately, the world is witnessing unprecedented changes in the climate, which have caused very negative effects on human behavior and mental health. Scientific studies confirm that these climate changes have caused depression, feelings of distress, stress and restlessness caused by harsh weather conditions environmental and existential anxiety about the unknown.
And he affirms that “the consequences of high temperatures, in particular, go beyond mere negative effects on a person’s physical health, but also affect his psychological and mental health, through great pressures that may push some even to think of suicide.”
He adds: “There are scientific studies that have linked the recent rise in temperatures with the increasing frequency of suicide rates globally, with the indication that these cases increase exponentially with the increase in the levels of warming and during the summer months in particular, in addition to the effects of climate changes and high temperatures, which are negatively reflected even On people’s income and work, and on their creative, physical and mental abilities, which is a motivating factor for many people to feel despair and hate life.
And he says: “Through our follow-up, we found, for example, that forest fires, hurricanes, and floods that occurred recently in several European countries, especially, have caused chronic emotional disorders among many, and it is certain that some of them who lived through these disasters or lost loved ones as a result of them, will suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder in the future.” “.
He points out that “what is important in confronting and dealing with this dangerous aspect of climate change and as we enter the stage of thermal boiling, is to take advantage of the methods and methods of diagnosis and treatment that climate psychology has reached with people with mental disorders, including psychotic ones, also on the impact of climate extremism and global warming, which is what should be done.” To be one of the main topics of research and discussion during the upcoming climate summit in the UAE. (Sky News)
2023-08-01 20:10:55
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