Climate Cares, Imperial Grantham Institute & United for Mental Health , 2025

This report emphasizes the urgent need to incorporate mental health into climate change adaptation strategies. Climate change poses direct and indirect threats to mental well-being, particularly among vulnerable populations already facing social and environmental stressors. The report advocates for cross-sectoral collaboration to embed psychosocial support within adaptation frameworks, emphasizing community-based and culturally sensitive approaches. It outlines the gaps in current policy, including the lack of mental health data in climate planning and insufficient funding. The authors recommend integrating mental health indicators into national adaptation plans (NAPs), enhancing capacity-building for mental health professionals, and ensuring the meaningful involvement of affected communities. This integration is essential for creating holistic, equitable, and resilient responses to the accelerating impacts of climate change.