A new report suggests that climate change can have a big impact on young people's mental health. 

<div class="block">A new report suggests that climate change can have a big impact on young people&#39;s mental health. </div>

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Study: Climate Change Impacts Mental Health

A new report suggests that climate change can have a big impact on young people's mental health. The report from the American Psychiatric Association was written in collaboration with the Climate Advocacy organization, Eco America. It documented how events like weather disasters, extreme heat and poor air quality can trigger or exacerbate mental health issues for young people. It found in the immediate aftermath of these events, young people could experience post traumatic stress disorder. It also found that longer term problems like heat, drought and poor air quality can lead to anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, aggression and cognitive impairment. The American Psychiatric Association, Senior Director of Applied Psychology. Doctor Dennis P ST said quote, these are not issues that we can wait and resolve later as a society we must act now. End quote.