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
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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
