Mental distress and climate-related coastal hazards: Evidence from national studies in Indonesia

Authors: 
Mashita Fajri a , Reynalda Fildzah Dessyrianti b , Sujarwoto Sujarwoto c , Herni Susanti a , Asri Maharani d

Climate change has a significant impact on mental health and psychological well-being worldwide. However, the mental health consequences of rising seas linked to climate change remain limited, particularly in Indonesia. This paper aims to evaluate the risk of mental distress among individuals residing in coastal regions susceptible to climate-related natural hazards.