A Surprising Link Between Climate Change and Mental Health
ClimiCide uses AI and machine learning to predict the quantifiable impact of climate change on mental health. We save lives by providing critical information about suicide risks and mental health services, as well as exposing climate injustice and how it is impacted by systemic racism.
SLEEP DISRUPTION
The discomfort and difficulty in falling or staying asleep due to high temperatures can lead to increased stress, anxiety, and mood disturbances, further impacting overall mental well-being.
HEAT AND NUEROTRANSMITTERS
Increased heat can impact neurotransmitter activity, potentially affecting the balance of chemicals in the brain such as serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine.
EXTREME WEATHER EVENTS
The trauma, fear, and loss experienced during such events, coupled with the disruption of normal routines and resources, can contribute to increased rates of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among affected individuals.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OUR FUTURE
The reason temperature and suicide are correlated could stem from any of the aforementioned reasons, but the fact is, multiple studies have proved there is a significant correlation between temperatures and suicide. WIth temperatures on the rise due to global warming, this has the potential to be devastating: the EPA predicts suicides will directly cause a loss of $2-$3 billion from the economy.