Product Description

Project Overview

This 24-month research project examines the psychological impacts of climate change on women’s mental health, focusing on vulnerability, resilience, and coping mechanisms.

Objectives

1. Investigate the relationship between climate change and women’s mental health.
2. Identify climate-related stressors affecting women’s mental well-being.
3. Analyze the impact of climate change on women’s anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
4. Develop evidence-based recommendations for climate-informed mental health interventions.

Methodology

1. Literature review and meta-analysis.
2. Surveys, interviews, and focus groups with women in climate-vulnerable regions.
3. Case studies in areas experiencing extreme weather events.
4. Statistical analysis using regression models.

Expected Outcomes

1. Quantified relationship between climate change and women’s mental health.
2. Identification of climate-related stressors and coping mechanisms.
3. Development of climate-informed mental health guidelines.
4. Policy briefs and recommendations for climate-resilient mental health services.

Target Countries/Regions

1. South Asia (e.g., Bangladesh, India, Pakistan).
2. Sub-Saharan Africa (e.g., Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania).
3. Latin America (e.g., Brazil, Mexico).

Project Activities

1. Literature review and research design (Months 1-3).
2. Data collection and analysis (Months 4-12).
3. Case studies and stakeholder engagement (Months 13-18).
4. Writing and dissemination of research findings (Months 19-24).

Budget

1. Research personnel and training: $250,000.
2. Data collection and analysis: $350,000.
3. Travel and stakeholder engagement: $150,000.
4. Research dissemination and publication: $75,000.

Total Budget: $825,000

Timeline

Months 1-3: Literature review and research design.
Months 4-12: Data collection and analysis.
Months 13-18: Case studies and stakeholder engagement.
Months 19-24: Writing and dissemination of research findings.

Sustainability

1. Integration of research findings into national health policies.
2. Capacity building for mental health professionals.
3. Development of climate-resilient mental health services