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Mental Health Medication in the Climate Crisis

Provided by: Climate Junction|Published on: June 18, 2026

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Synopsis

This article explains how climate change, and extreme heat in particular, can reduce the effectiveness of mental health medications and increase the risk of dangerous side effects.
Students learn how extreme weather can disrupt the creation, storage, supply, and transportation of medications.

Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences, Health

Authors: Tova Fuller, MS MD PhD, Psychiatrist

Region: United States

Languages: English

Preparation:

Before assigning, review the article's mental health topics and prepare support resources in case any students find the content sensitive.

Classroom Implementation:

Pair the article with a class discussion on how environmental conditions can intersect with personal and public health.
Consider adjusting the article's reading level for your students, as it is written at a college-level.
Use this article as a jumping-off point to explore and evaluate your local government's extreme weather protocols for maintaining public health.

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