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October 12, 2025
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Experts warn of rising mental health crisis linked to climate change

Experts warn of rising mental health crisis linked to climate change

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 12 - Climate change, once viewed primarily as an environmental threat, is increasingly emerging as a public health concern, with Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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Experts from the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust are warning of a rising mental health crisis in Kenya, directly linked to the impacts of climate change. Extreme weather events like droughts and floods are driving up cases of psychological distress, depression, and trauma-related disorders.

  • Clinician Margaret Reuben highlighted that acute disasters lead to conditions like PTSD, while prolonged crises cause chronic anxiety and hopelessness.
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that low and middle-income countries, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, are disproportionately affected.
  • Rural farmers and pastoralists are especially vulnerable due to their livelihood dependence on climate-sensitive agriculture and livestock, coupled with limited access to mental health services.

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