The centrality of social ties to climate migration and mental health

The centrality of social ties to climate migration and mental health

Abstract Climate change-related hazards and disasters, known to adversely impact physical and mental health outcomes, are also expected to result in human migration above current levels. Environmentally-motivated migration and displacement may lead to the disruption of existing social ties, with pot...

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Main Authors: Jacqueline M. Torres, Joan A. Casey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Human migration
Climate change
Mental health
Social support
Social ties
Environmental justice
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-017-4508-0

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