Human security, human rights and mental health

Question 1

What does human security requires (strengthening)

Answer 1

protection from threats that are outside the control of individuals and
communities; and
 empowerment strategies that strengthen resilience and reduce vulnerabilities.

Question 2

What is the direct impact on global rising temperatures?

Answer 2

Planetary changes such as rising sea levels, ocean
acidification
 Increasing frequency, intensity and complexity of
extreme weather events such as:
 Heatwaves and droughts
 Floods and storms (which may change distribution of
vector-born diseases e.g., malaria and dengue fever)

Question 3

What is the indirect impact on global rising temperatures?

Answer 3

Loss of livelihood and food security (e.g., pressures on
subsistence farming / agriculture)
▪ Loss of land, cultural and natural heritage
▪ Forced migration
▪ Violence conflict
▪ Environmental refugees especially due to rising sea levels

Question 4

what are the 3 related climate change hazards?

Answer 4

Acute: floods, hurricanes,
etc
 Sub-acute: pervasive
droughts
 Chronic: rising sea-levels,
increasing temperatures

Question 5

what is the Impact on mental health, distress and disorder? (climate change)

Answer 5

Extreme heat events / humidity associated with increased
hospital admissions for mood and behavioral disorders
 Floods / hurricanes related to depression, anxiety
 Impact of acute climate change-related disasters include
increased risk of PTSD as well as suicide and suicidal
ideation
➔ High prevalence of mental health and psychosocial
problems in humanitarian settings
 Psychological distress
 Common and severe mental disorders
 People with existing conditions
 Institutions
 Social determinants

Question 6

Planetary health and mental health

Answer 6

Threats to planetary health such as biodiversity loss,
pollution, deforestation, unbridled resource extraction,
rapid industrial development
 Increasing evidence of its impact on mental, emotional
and spiritual health
In addition to increases in MNS conditions,
psychosocial impact of climate and environmental
change include:
 Ecoanxiety
 Ecoparalysis
 Solastalgia

Question 7

what is Vulnerabilities and Development?

Answer 7

Development agencies have recognised that:
 development aid should focus on ensuring that vulnerable
groups receive particular attention and assistance
 the vulnerable will not benefit from development assistance
unless they are identified and specific strategies are
developed to reach them
 aid effectiveness cannot be achieved without a focus on the
most vulnerable