The relationship between climate change and psychiatric disease has gained increasing attention. While the direct impact of climate change on physical health is well-documented, its potential effects on mental health have also come under scrutiny. Furthermore, it is unclear how physical health can be related to mental health changes. One emerging theory that sheds light on this connection is the inflammatory theory. This theory suggests that climate change-induced shifts in environmental factors can trigger inflammatory responses in the body, which in turn may contribute to the development or exacerbation of psychiatric diseases.

Kadir Uludag holds Ph.D. in Applied psychology (Chinese Academy of Sciences). He is currently doing postdoc in Shanghai Jiaotong University Mental Health Center. His research interest includes schizophrenia research, drug addiction and educational psychology. In addition, he runs a website to share and comment on peer-reviewed articles (ifx0.com).