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This resource was published in 2023. The data may be out of date. The natural environment is changing, and people are worried about what it means for the future. That worry, which is increasingly becoming severe enough to cause distress and dysfunction, is called eco anxiety. The American Psychological Association and ecoAmerica have defined eco-anxiety (aka climate anxiety) as “a chronic fear of environmental doom.” This fear can stem from direct experience of extreme weather events and environmental change (e.g., floods, forest fires, hurricanes, drought) or exposure to climate change information through news media and other sources.
While not yet a diagnosable mental illness, many experts characterize eco-anxiety through a variety of symptoms. These include: While there’s no prescribed “cure” for eco-anxiety, sources suggest using the following strategies to help manage your symptoms. Supporting yourself Supporting others
75% of people living in Canada consider climate change a global emergency. —
Eco-anxiety’s symptoms
Who is most at risk?
How can I cope?
This resource was published in 2023. The data may be out of date. The natural environment is changing, and people are worried about what it means for the future. That worry, which is increasingly becoming severe enough to cause distress and dysfunction, is called eco anxiety. The American Psychological Association and ecoAmerica have defined eco-anxiety (aka climate anxiety) as “a chronic fear of environmental doom.” This fear can stem from direct experience of extreme weather events and environmental change (e.g., floods, forest fires, hurricanes, drought) or exposure to climate change information through news media and other sources.
While not yet a diagnosable mental illness, many experts characterize eco-anxiety through a variety of symptoms. These include: While there’s no prescribed “cure” for eco-anxiety, sources suggest using the following strategies to help manage your symptoms. Supporting yourself Supporting others
75% of people living in Canada consider climate change a global emergency. —
Eco-anxiety’s symptoms
Who is most at risk?
How can I cope?
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