The plight and promise of mental health providers in the face of a warming planet: Perspectives and experiences from the Philippines
A growing body of research shows the inimical impact of climate change on people’s mental health. However, attention to mental health providers at the frontlines is rather sparse, especially in climate-vulnerable countries. This commentary aims to present the perspectives and experiences of mental h...
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| author | Aruta, John Jamir Benzon R Salcedo, Sena S Guilaran, Johnrev Guinto, Renzo R * |
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| description | A growing body of research shows the inimical impact of climate change on people’s mental health. However, attention to mental health providers at the frontlines is rather sparse, especially in climate-vulnerable countries. This commentary aims to present the perspectives and experiences of mental health providers within the context of climate change in the Philippines. Specifically, this paper explicates the challenges faced by mental health providers in trying to address the increasing climate-related distress experienced by many Filipinos and the recent progress in promoting climate change and mental health nexus in the country. The recommendations offered in this commentary will hopefully provide the basis for a more comprehensive mental health framework that incorporates climate change and supports mental health providers in their pursuit to preserve Filipino mental health on a warming planet. |
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| spelling | sunway-22112023-05-18T00:01:17Z http://eprints.sunway.edu.my/2211/ The plight and promise of mental health providers in the face of a warming planet: Perspectives and experiences from the Philippines Aruta, John Jamir Benzon R Salcedo, Sena S Guilaran, Johnrev Guinto, Renzo R * BF Psychology RA Public aspects of medicine A growing body of research shows the inimical impact of climate change on people’s mental health. However, attention to mental health providers at the frontlines is rather sparse, especially in climate-vulnerable countries. This commentary aims to present the perspectives and experiences of mental health providers within the context of climate change in the Philippines. Specifically, this paper explicates the challenges faced by mental health providers in trying to address the increasing climate-related distress experienced by many Filipinos and the recent progress in promoting climate change and mental health nexus in the country. The recommendations offered in this commentary will hopefully provide the basis for a more comprehensive mental health framework that incorporates climate change and supports mental health providers in their pursuit to preserve Filipino mental health on a warming planet. Taylor and Francis Group 2022 Article PeerReviewed Aruta, John Jamir Benzon R and Salcedo, Sena S and Guilaran, Johnrev and Guinto, Renzo R * (2022) The plight and promise of mental health providers in the face of a warming planet: Perspectives and experiences from the Philippines. International Review of Psychiatry, 34 (5). pp. 530-533. ISSN 1369-1627 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09540261.2022.2123701 10.1080/09540261.2022.2123701 |
| spellingShingle | BF Psychology RA Public aspects of medicine Aruta, John Jamir Benzon R Salcedo, Sena S Guilaran, Johnrev Guinto, Renzo R * The plight and promise of mental health providers in the face of a warming planet: Perspectives and experiences from the Philippines |
| title | The plight and promise of mental health providers in the face of a warming planet: Perspectives and experiences from the Philippines |
| title_full | The plight and promise of mental health providers in the face of a warming planet: Perspectives and experiences from the Philippines |
| title_fullStr | The plight and promise of mental health providers in the face of a warming planet: Perspectives and experiences from the Philippines |
| title_full_unstemmed | The plight and promise of mental health providers in the face of a warming planet: Perspectives and experiences from the Philippines |
| title_short | The plight and promise of mental health providers in the face of a warming planet: Perspectives and experiences from the Philippines |
| title_sort | plight and promise of mental health providers in the face of a warming planet: perspectives and experiences from the philippines |
| topic | BF Psychology RA Public aspects of medicine |
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