Abstract
Dear Editor,
It is disappointing that Australasian Psychiatry has published an article by its deputy editor without disclosing any conflict of interest, particularly as the article insinuates biased presentation of evidence in the RANZCP statement on climate change.
Amos’ article examined two of the 35 publications referenced in the RANZCP position statement ‘Mental health impacts of climate change’ and concluded that they were inadequate to support the statement. He noted that although 16 of 17 observational studies found positive relationships between higher temperatures and increased rates of suicide, observational research cannot prove that climate change increases suicide rates...
It is disappointing that Australasian Psychiatry has published an article by its deputy editor without disclosing any conflict of interest, particularly as the article insinuates biased presentation of evidence in the RANZCP statement on climate change.
Amos’ article examined two of the 35 publications referenced in the RANZCP position statement ‘Mental health impacts of climate change’ and concluded that they were inadequate to support the statement. He noted that although 16 of 17 observational studies found positive relationships between higher temperatures and increased rates of suicide, observational research cannot prove that climate change increases suicide rates...
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 101-102 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Australasian Psychiatry |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Early online date | 6 Dec 2023 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Feb 2024 |
Keywords
- Climate change
- suicide
- public policy
- administrative psychiatry
