Climate anxiety calls spark mental health trend among environmentalists

Therapists specializing in climate psychology report rising demand as environmental concerns take a psychological toll on activists and professionals in the sector.

First covered Oct 16, 2026 · 1:30 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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26d Grist Advice from a climate therapist: Touch grass. (No, really.)

More coverage from around the web

scientificamerican.com Therapists Are Reckoning with Eco-anxiety

psychologytoday.com Worrying for the World

sustainability.yale.edu Yale Experts Explain Climate Anxiety

voisplanet.com Climate Anxiety on the Rise: Therapists Warn of a Growing Mental Health Concern

apa.org Helping youth move from climate anxiety to climate action

Appeared in: 2026-10-16 (#17) · 2026-10-17 (#20)

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