The climate crisis is termed as the biggest threat to the future of the planet. Scientists are warning that the time to take action is running out. Climate anxiety has been gaining more and more attention as we become more aware of the threat to the planet and people’s lives. There are reports of increasing climate anxiety in young people, but is currently unclear what climate anxiety is, how it affects us and what we can do. Jenna Spitzer explains the evidence behind the headlines and suggests ways we can come together to support each other and take action.Journal article we discussed:“Climate anxiety in children and young people and their beliefs about government responses to climate change: a global survey” by Hickman and colleagues (2021)Read hereRecommendations from the episode:Maria Ojala’s research on climate change, pro-environmental behaviours and wellbeing: click here to readIt’s Not That Radical by Mikaela Loach:https://www.mikaelaloach.comThe Good Grief Network, community and support for young people experiencing climate anxiety:https://www.goodgriefnetwork.orgHelp and support:If you are affected by any of the issues discussed in the episode, you can access support via the following links:Mix Charity helplines: https://www.themix.org.uk/get-supportMind Charity contacts: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/for-children-and-young-people/useful-contacts/Samaritans contact information: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.scienceorfiction.co.uk

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