As the climate changes, negative environmental effects are being felt and seen around the world.
The effect that climate change has on mental health is less immediately obvious or visible. Often termed climate anxiety or eco anxiety, this feeling can manifest as what the American Psychological Association and others describe as a "chronic fear of environmental doom". Recent studies have shown it is being felt by young people all over the world, as well as by a significant number of adults.
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