A cross-sectional survey of climate and COVID-19 crises in young people (16-24 years) in Indian slums: psychological impact, resilience and wellbeing

Geopsychiatry 2026 Open access

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Authors: Mercian Daniel, Sandhya Kanaka Yatirajula, Pallab Kumar Maulik
DOI: 10.1016/j.geopsy.2026.100060
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Abstract

• First study on climate and COVID-19’s impact on slum young people in India and LMIC • Climate and COVID-19 affected young peoples’ wellbeing in negative and positive ways • Climate change moderately impacted lives somewhat more than COVID-19 • Despite dual stressors young people showed resilience and positive outcomes

Fields of Study & Subjects

COVID-19 and Mental Health Climate Change and Health Impacts Climate Change Communication and Perception

Publication details

Journal / source
Geopsychiatry
Volume
3
Pages
100060–100060
Publication date
26 February 2026
Language
EN