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Multiple exposures to climate disasters lead to worse mental health outcomes, study finds

Last updated: April 30, 2025 9:01 am
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The University of Melbourne has conducted new research that reveals the detrimental impact of repeated exposure to climate disasters on mental health. The study found that individuals who experience multiple climate disasters within a short time frame, such as one or two years apart, have worse mental health outcomes with slower recovery times.

The longitudinal study focused on individuals across Australia who have faced disasters like floods, bushfires, or cyclones multiple times between 2009 and 2019. Published in The Lancet Public Health, the research highlights the urgent need for changes in how communities are supported after repeat disasters.

Dr. Claire Leppold, a Research Fellow in Community Resilience at the University of Melbourne, emphasized the increasing frequency of disasters in today’s world. She stated that children born today are expected to endure seven times more disasters in their lifetimes compared to past generations. To address this issue, the study suggests implementing a new screening process for general practitioners and improving disaster recovery support planning.

The study involved over 1,500 individuals exposed to at least one disaster, comparing their mental health outcomes to 3,880 Australians who did not experience disasters during the same period. Professor Lisa Gibbs, Director of the Disaster, Climate, and Adversity Unit at the University of Melbourne, stressed the importance of understanding the public health impacts of multiple disaster exposures in a climate-changed world.

The findings of the study provide valuable insights to guide changes in disaster planning and recovery services. It is essential for clinical services like GPs to screen for past disaster exposures and for emergency services to reach at-risk groups effectively. By considering the effects of past disasters in recovery planning, communities can better support individuals facing multiple disaster exposures.

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For more information on the study, readers can refer to the publication in The Lancet Public Health titled “Long-term mental health trajectories across multiple exposures to climate disasters in Australia: a population-based cohort study.” The DOI for the study is 10.1016/S2468-2667(25)00068-4.

This research, conducted by the University of Melbourne, sheds light on the profound impact of repeat climate disasters on mental health. By understanding and addressing the long-term consequences of multiple disaster exposures, communities can enhance their resilience and support systems to better assist those affected.

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