As the tangible effects of climate change continue to manifest on a global scale, individuals worldwide grapple with the mental health repercussions. This phenomenon, often referred to as “eco-anxiety,” has spurred a burgeoning area of research aimed at comprehensively understanding its psychological impacts and regional variations.
In a bid to shed light on this pressing issue, guest host Maggie Koerth engages in a discussion with Dr. Alison Hwong, a psychiatry fellow at the University of California San Francisco. Together, they delve into the evolving body of knowledge surrounding global eco-anxiety and explore strategies aimed at mitigating its adverse effects.
Stay tuned as they dissect what scientists have uncovered about the psychological toll of climate change and elucidate effective approaches for addressing this growing concern.