DEALING WITH CLIMATE ANXIETY | ERNST-JAN KUIPER, PETER DE JONGE & VALENTINA LOZANO NASI | 10 OCTOBER
The effects of climate change are becoming tangible for a growing number of people. There also appears to be a corresponding rise in the number of people experiencing climate change-related psychological distress. ‘Eco-anxiety’ or ‘climate anxiety’ includes feelings of worry, guilt, shame, hopelessness and despair. Is climate anxiety common or not? Is there an optimal level of anxiety that motivates people to engage in environment-friendly behaviour? And what if it becomes all-consuming? More info
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