Research and analysis

Climate change and mental health report

The climate change and mental health thematic assessment report synthesises the evidence base relating to climate change and mental health.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 12 November 2025

Documents

Climate change and mental health: full report

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Climate change and mental health: summary for policymakers

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Appendix 1. Additional methodology

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Appendix 2. Summary of findings

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Appendix 3. Case studies and resources

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Appendix 4. Glossary

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Details

This report provides an update on the evidence base of the mental health impacts from climate change and adverse weather that the UK is currently facing and will likely experience in future.  An assessment of confidence in the evidence has been applied to help readers understand the level of confidence around the statements.

The report consists of:

• the full report
• a summary of the report for policymakers
• Appendix 1 - provides additional methodology including search strategies, screening criteria and critical appraisal
• Appendix 2 - provides additional information regarding the confidence assessment
• Appendix 3 - details responses to the call for case studies and links to resources
• Appendix 4 - a glossary of terms used in the report

To further explore the pathways between climate change and mental health, visit the climate change and mental health collection.

Published 12 November 2025