Promoting psychological resilience and well-being in the face of climate change and socioeconomic stressors
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2025
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Abstract
The accelerating impacts of climate change and persistent socioeconomic stressors such as poverty, unemployment, and inequality pose significant threats to psychological well-being alongside physical and economic survival. Communities worldwide are increasingly experiencing eco-anxiety, trauma from natural disasters, displacement, and the psychological burden of economic hardship. This study examines the role of psychological resilience as a critical moderator that enables individuals and communities to adapt, recover, and thrive amid these stressors. Drawing on evidence from Nigeria and other global contexts, the paper highlights successful resilience-promoting interventions, including community-based mental health programs, socio-emotional learning initiatives, social protection policies, and culturally rooted coping frameworks. The findings underscore that resilience is not an innate trait but a skill set that can be nurtured through education, supportive policies, institutional investment, and community solidarity. While some argue that limited resources should prioritize physical infrastructure, this study demonstrates that neglecting psychological well-being undermines sustainable adaptation efforts. The paper concludes that integrating mental health promotion into climate adaptation and socioeconomic development strategies is urgent and essential. Governments, communities, and institutions must work collaboratively to institutionalize resilience, ensuring that individuals are equipped not only to withstand adversity but also to sustain hope, cohesion, and productivity. Building psychological resilience today is therefore an investment in a more equitable, sustainable, and mentally healthy future.
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| Authors | Alaba Cynthia Aigbekaen |
| Journal | Aminu Kano Academic Scholars Association Multidisciplinary Journal |
| Year | 2025 |
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