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The Right to Mental Health in the Anthropocene: A Case Study of Iceland
2024 (English)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 12 HE creditsStudent thesis
Abstract [en]

This thesis examines the complex intersection of climate change and the right to mental health inIceland, utilizing a mixed-method approach that combines quantitative analysis of climate andmental health data with qualitative review of policy documents and literature. Grounded inEnvironmental Stress Theory, Place Attachment Theory and the Human Rights-Based Approach,the research reveals intricate relationships between Iceland's changing environment andpsychological well-being. Findings indicate that environmental changes may exacerbatepsychological stress, while also highlighting policy gaps in addressing these issues. This studyconcludes that mitigating the psychological impacts of climate change in Iceland requires amultifaceted strategy to ensure the protection of human rights.

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2024. , p. 59
Keywords [en]
climate change, anthropocene, Iceland, human rights, mental health, psychological wellbeing, place attachment theory, economic stress theory, human rights-based approach
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URN: urn:nbn:se:mau:diva-70833OAI: oai:DiVA.org:mau-70833DiVA, id: diva2:1895279
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KS GPS Human Rights
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Available from: 2024-09-05 Created: 2024-09-05 Last updated: 2024-09-05Bibliographically approved

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