Supporting young people with climate anxiety: mitigation, adaptation, and resilience
Journal: Lancet Planetary Health. 6(3):e190. (2022)
Authors: Hurley EA, Dalglish SL, Sacks E
Abstract
“The future is frightening” for 75% of children and young people (age 16–25 years), according to the sobering results of Caroline Hickman and colleagues’ ten-country survey published in The Lancet Planetary 1 Health. Climate anxiety among young people, they rightfully argue, can only be truly mitigated if those in power take meaningful action to address climate change. But as governments continue to stall, parents, teachers, and mental health professionals need evidence-based strategies to support young people with climate anxiety in their communities.
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