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‘Composting Our Emotions’: How Climate Action Cultivates Well-Being

In a world dealing with climate change, young people like Marinel Ubaldo and Finn Does are turning distress into action. Climate-induced anxiety, triggered by extreme weather events and environmental degradation, is increasingly prevalent among youth. Engaging in collective climate action and community projects, like tree planting and climate cafes, offers not just a way to combat eco-anxiety but also fosters a sense of purpose and connection. Mental health professionals emphasize the importance of social bonds and active participation in alleviating climate distress. Read more here.

As the Earth’s climate alters, regions around the world are facing more intense storms, wildfires, floods, extreme heat, and other phenomena. Less visibly, the multilayered effects of the climate crisis have huge implications for mental health. In a number of surveys, people say climate change causes them stress, worry, or fear. And many, like Ubaldo, are already dealing with anxious feelings and trauma from its impacts today.

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