Toxicants and Environmental Health: A Psychological Issue

Authors

  • Kerry Leslie Humboldt State University
  • Susan Koger Willamette University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47611/jsr.v1i2.44

Keywords:

Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, Neurological Disorders, Pesticides, Heavy Metals, Environmental Toxicants

Abstract

It is widely accepted that physical and psychological health are interconnected and interdependent. Although human well-being and survival depends on the natural environment, environmental health is often treated as separate and distinct. A review of the literature reveals significant associations between various industrial, consumer, and household chemicals and psychological and physiological ailments such as developmental disabilities, mental health issues, neurological impairments, reproductive abnormalities, and cancer. Given that the health of humans is inextricably connected with the health of other species and the planet itself, psychologists and other health professionals play a critical role in addressing the risks associated with toxic exposures.

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Author Biography

Susan Koger, Willamette University

Professor of Psychology

Published

07-31-2012

How to Cite

Leslie, K., & Koger, S. (2012). Toxicants and Environmental Health: A Psychological Issue. Journal of Student Research, 1(2), 19-30. https://doi.org/10.47611/jsr.v1i2.44

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Review Articles