Inhabitants of mining regions in developing countries face issues from climate change, environmental degradation, and socio-economic instability. This article explores the psychological effects of climate-related stressors among inhabitants in mining landscapes focusing on eco-anxiety, trauma, and self-estrangement while drawing on global climate-health frameworks. The study calls for urgent initiatives for integrating psychological well-being into climate adaptation and regional mining governance.

Keywords: Climate change; Mining regions; Developing countries; Psychological health; Self-estrangement.