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MIND
ECO
ANXIETY
How to reduce your
By Angela Koukoulas, Psychologist
Climate change is having a
devastating global impact, driving
more frequent and severe weather
events, rising sea levels, and
widespread loss of biodiversity. The
scale and urgency of the crisis are
undeniable – climate change is one
of the greatest threats humanity has
ever faced.
Eco-anxiety is the stress caused by
fears about climate change, plastic
waste, animal extinction, and
related issues. The American
Psychological Association has
defined eco-anxiety as
