Air pollution is an increasing public health concern, with evidence indicating that poor air quality adversely affects health through various pathways. However, its impact on mental health remains underexplored despite indications of pollutant-induced distress. This study examines the causal relationship between air pollution and mental health disorders-such as depression, sleep disorders, ADHD, and OCD-in South Korea. Assessing this relationship is challenging due to the simultaneous occurrence…
