START DATE AND DURATION: March 2023 - September 2024The impacts of climate change on mental health were starting to be recognised and may have been exacerbated for populations at disproportionate risk of health impacts or inequalities, including some people living in low- and middle-income countries, children, Indigenous populations, and people living in rural communities, among others.
This scoping study used participatory engagement methods to better understand, explore and prioritise research questions, policy priorities and implementation activities around the impact of climate change on mental health of vulnerable communities. It had a particular focus on children and young people, especially those from underserved communities.
We undertook an umbrella review of reviews synthesising international literature, co-designed and delivered a public engagement workshop in Newham to explore the perceptions and attitudes of young carers around the impact of climate change on their mental health and wellbeing. We also conducted stakeholder engagement with those working with young people to better understand research and policy priorities to co-design research, policy and implementation activities.
