Is it due to the consistent and constant doomsaying from the media, politicians, schools, movies, TV shows?
The subtle yet insidious ways climate change affects mental health
The stress of climate change is taking a toll on mental health across the world – and not just among those who have survived disasters.
Even as extreme weather hits more frequently, the signals people have always relied on to track the seasons seem to be spinning out of control. And scientists and public health researchers are seeing growing evidence of the cost to mental health.
In a review of 57 studies published in the journal Nature Mental Health, researchers linked slow-moving environmental changes, such as drought and changes to the seasons, with depression, anxiety, and psychological distress. Study participants described recurring feelings of worry, grief, and frustration, often tied to concerns about their families, communities, and the future.
“Slow, ongoing environmental changes are related to negative emotions, as well as depression and anxiety symptoms, generalized psychological distress, and suicidality,” said Sarah Lowe, an associate professor of public health at the Yale School of Public Health and a co-author of the study.
Good lord, these people are insane
Ways to cope
Although the psychological burden of climate uncertainty can be significant, researchers say certain strategies can make a meaningful difference.“Social support was one of the most important: simply having someone to acknowledge their fears and concerns helped people feel less alone,” Runkle said.
Other coping strategies include creative activities, spending time in nature, and seeking out information on constructive ways to deal with climate change. Some people have connected with youth climate networks or gotten involved in organizing efforts.
All this does is reinforce an unhealthy focus on Future Doom as pushed by a cult based on faulty and fake science. If a parent keeps telling their child they are stupid and worthless, that will mess with their mental health, right?
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