Understanding the mental health consequences of chronic climate change
Research is needed to understand the mechanisms through which slower-moving aspects of climate change such as temperature variability, ecosystem shifts, and changes in precipitation affect mental health.
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Pandemic accelerated youth mental health crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically accelerated a decline in youth mental health in the U.S.
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