In 2011, when a deadly 9.1 magnitude earthquake and tsunami struck Japan, Dr. Thomas Doherty was in Portland, Wash., watching the events unfold on TV. His 4-year-old daughter asked him “When are one of the floods going to come to Portland?” Doherty, a psychologist who focuses on the psychological impacts of global climate change, said the question his daughter asked in 2011 … [Read more...] about Mental health professionals invite conversations and questions about climate anxiety
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‘A Scary Thought’: Community Members Wrestle with Climate Stress
Editor's note: The following is the first of a reporting series on the subject of climate anxiety and young people. This work is supported by a grant from the Solutions Journalism Network, which encourages journalists to report on responses to problems. The term climate change can mean many things — a political agenda, a fact of life or a signal of impending doom. But for … [Read more...] about ‘A Scary Thought’: Community Members Wrestle with Climate Stress
Art Therapy Eases Climate Anxiety Through a Mind-Body Connection
As common as climate change-related droughts and floods are, is the anxiety that comes with it. In an effort to save the planet, art therapy is one way humans can care for themselves as well. The Earth is burning, according to Climate.gov, and with the rising temperatures come rising levels of stress, said Edith Moses, a licensed marriage and family art therapist. Some may … [Read more...] about Art Therapy Eases Climate Anxiety Through a Mind-Body Connection
The Tip of the Sinking Iceberg: The Climate Crisis Impacts Mental Health Among Youth
Photo illustration and interactives by Ali Levens. Photos by Lucian Himes The climate crisis manifests itself in the form of droughts, fires, floods and other natural disasters — a tornado of destruction that leads to other forms of environmental catastrophes. Yet, mental health is not usually correlated with the climate crisis, said Lauren Traitz, an associate marriage … [Read more...] about The Tip of the Sinking Iceberg: The Climate Crisis Impacts Mental Health Among Youth
Pepperdine Refuses to Take a Stance on Climate Change To Encourage Debate
A sign states Pepperdine is "leading through stewardship" by shutting off the fountain on main campus. The University turned off the fountain to conserve water during California's drought. Photo by Ali Levens At least 97% of climate scientists affirm the increase in global warming is due to human activity, according to NASA. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Refuses to Take a Stance on Climate Change To Encourage Debate