Do you really know? How does pollution affect my mental health?
Sep 19, 2025
Air pollution seriously impacts mental health, linking pollutants to increased risks of depression and other disorders. Recent research highlights inflammation in brain areas crucial for well-being. The discussion offers actionable tips to combat exposure, such as improving indoor air quality and using purifiers. It also emphasizes seeking professional help if mental health symptoms arise. Learn how what you breathe can affect not just your body, but your mind too!
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Air Pollution Inflames The Brain
- Air pollution doesn't only harm lungs and heart; it can inflame the brain's prefrontal cortex and hippocampus.
- This inflammation links pollutants to stress hormones, anxiety, and depression.
Multiple Studies Reinforce The Link
- Multiple reviews and studies strengthen the link between air pollution and mental health problems.
- Research connects both indoor and outdoor pollution to depression, anxiety, and cognitive disorders.
Children Bear The Brunt
- Children are especially exposed: 90% breathe harmful air according to WHO, raising psychiatric symptom risks.
- Effects are worse for children in deprived communities, highlighting inequality in exposure.