Compounding Effects of Climate Change on Mental Health and Well-Being
Climate change is harming mental health and well-being. This image from shows how systemic stressors, such as economic insecurity and discrimination, can exacerbate climate change threats to mental health and hinder equitable access to protective services and resources.
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*Source: Lancet Countdown, 2022: 2022 Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change Policy Brief for the United States of America. Beyeler NS*, DeJarnett NK*, Lester PK, Hess JJ, Salas RN. Lancet Countdown U.S. Policy Brief, London, United Kingdom, 20 pp.
Strategies to Build Healthy, Equitable, Climate-Resilient Communities
As temperatures rise, adaptation efforts that build community and health systems resilient to climate change are increasingly important. This image from shows strategies to mitigate the health risks of climate hazards and build healthy, equitable and climate-resilient communities.
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*Source: Lancet Countdown, 2022: 2022 Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change Policy Brief for the United States of America. Beyeler NS*, DeJarnett NK*, Lester PK, Hess JJ, Salas RN. Lancet Countdown U.S. Policy Brief, London, United Kingdom, 20 pp.
The Lancet Countdown Reports
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Past Policy Brief reports and appendixes:
Adaptation in Action
States across the nation are taking action to reduce the effects of climate change on health.
Adaptation in Action: Grantee Success Stories from CDC's Climate and Health Program (PDF)
More Resources
Climate Change Fact Sheets
(PDFs in English and Español)
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Climate Change, Health and Equity: A Guide for Local Health Departments
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Health Approaches to Climate Change: How do health care providers and public health professionals approach climate change differently? (PDF)
Successfully Preparing from Climate Change in New York State (PDF) (A story from the field)
The Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health in the United States: A Scientific Assessment () ( PDF)
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