‘Solastalgia’ might help explain the negative effects of climate change on mental health, suggests a review of the available research, published in the open access journal BMJ Mental Health.

The word solastalgia is a fusion of solace and the Greek suffix for pain, algia. According to some experts, it may also help explain the harmful effects of climate change on mental health. Coined in ...

'Solastalgia' might help explain the negative effects of climate change on mental health, suggests a review of the available research, published in the open access journal BMJ Mental Health.

Solastalgia is emotional distress caused by environmental change. Have you ever felt sad, angry, or otherwise emotionally distressed because things in your environment have changed, and not for the ...

A survey by the UNDP published in 2021 revealed that a significant majority of people believe that climate change is a global emergency. The psychological toll of this widespread concern is profound.