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Radio Australia: A new report draws a direct link between inaction on climate change and long-term social and mental health problems.
The study by Australia's Climate Institute, titled "A Climate of Suffering", points to increased depression, anxiety, substance abuse, suicide and self harm in the wake of recent natural disasters in Australia.
The report also warns that catastrophic weather events are creating anxiety and insecurity for children.
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Australia: Mental illness linked to climate change: report
Posted by Radio Australia: None Given on August 29th, 2011
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