🌱Eco-Anxiety Hits 45% of Youth Daily Functioning
Young people are increasingly anxious about the future
TL;DR
A study finds that climate change worries significantly impact young people's ability to function. Over 60% report emotional and mental symptoms, with 45% saying it disrupts their daily lives.
The Lancet Planetary Health published a landmark study revealing that eco-anxiety affects the daily functioning of over 40% of youth globally. This anxiety stems from concerns about environmental doom and climate change. The research highlights that more than half of participants reported difficulty regulating emotions, symptoms of depression, and lower overall well-being. In 2021, an online group therapy program called 'Becoming a Force of Nature' was launched to help young people turn their worries into action.
Key Points
A 2021 study found 56% of children agreed with the statement 'Humanity is doomed'.
The Lancet Planetary Health measured climate anxiety in 10,000 youth across 10 countries.
Over 45% reported eco-anxiety affected their daily ability to function.
Online programs like 'Becoming a Force of Nature' have gained thousands of participants.
Historians and policymakers are calling this time period a 'polycrisis'.
Why It Matters
The Lancet Planetary Health study reveals that over 45% of youth experience daily disruptions due to climate anxiety. Schools, parents, and mental health professionals need to invest in programs like 'Becoming a Force of Nature' to help young people cope with these fears.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does this matter?
The Lancet Planetary Health study reveals that over 45% of youth experience daily disruptions due to climate anxiety. Schools, parents, and mental health professionals need to invest in programs like 'Becoming a Force of Nature' to help young people cope with these fears.
What happened?
A study finds that climate change worries significantly impact young people's ability to function. Over 60% report emotional and mental symptoms, with 45% saying it disrupts their daily lives.
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