[Environmental crisis and mental health].

Abstract

Global warming threatens the survival of humanity and is the greatest challenge of our generation. While the consequences for physical health are well documented, the impact on mental health, while considerable, was too little studied. This unprecedented crisis is putting a strain on our health care systems and is mostly affecting vulnerable and precarious populations. There is an urgent need to rethink and improve our way of life, our work habits and the resilience of our health care system.