What is eco-anxiety?

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The UN’s COP26 summit is due to start this Sunday, and it’s pretty clear to most of us that climate change is the most serious threat to our health. Of course it’s a physical threat, especially to the vulnerable, due to extreme weather events like heatwaves, storms and fires, which are increasingly frequent and intense.  But we mustn’t neglect the mental impact, as fear of the future is eating away at the minds of many. Indeed, climate-related disasters and environmental catastrophes are causing a lot of confusion and worry about the future of the planet. Is it really that widespread? What’s the best way to manage feelings of eco-anxiety? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Could brain dumping help you manage your anxiety? Why are so many people suffering from AI anxiety? Do anti-anxiety patches really work? First Broadcast: november 2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices