According to the latest reports from the World Meteorological Organization, the world has been 1.56 degrees warmer in the last 12 months than in the pre-industrial period. Although some experts still hope that such warming is temporary, caused by the cyclical warming of the Pacific Ocean – El Niño, the fact is that some trends are irreversible, and the climate crisis is becoming an increasingly serious problem.
In addition to causing material damage and threatening flora and fauna, as well as lives, there is an increasing discussion about its negative impact on mental health. In recent years, concern has been growing, especially among the younger population, for the future of the planet, which causes – climate or eco-anxiety, and it is only a matter of time before this phrase enters the official lexicon of psychological problems and disorders.
What are the symptoms of eco-anxiety and how can we alleviate our concern for the planet and improve our mental health, we reveal in a new micro-lecture!
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