Episode Seventy-Climate Anxiety and Coping with Climate Mental Health Network Founder Sarah Newman

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It is hard to argue that changes to our environment are real. Regardless of political affiliation, geographical location, or level of education, it is easy to see that the planet is changing. 

These changes can lead to health and wellness challenges, including mental and emotional concerns.

Climate anxiety is a prevalent and growing concern, particularly among young people and increasingly in the general population. 

A landmark 2021 study found 84% of young people aged 16-25 were moderately worried about climate change, with 59% being very or extremely worried, while a 2023 study also found that 45% of young people said their feelings about climate change affected their daily functioning. A 2020 American Psychological Association poll found that 55% of adult respondents were somewhat or extremely anxious about climate change. 

What can we do to manage these mental and emotional stressors?

Welcome to Episode Seventy of the Nature of Wellness ™️ Podcast!!! 

In this episode, we spoke with Sarah Newman, the founder and executive director of Climate Mental Health Network. Leading the largest organization in a growing sector, Sarah and her team focus on addressing the mental health consequences of climate change.

Join us as we talk to Sarah about her personal journey with the natural world, the realities of a changing world, and how climate anxiety can negatively impact our daily quality of life.

Sarah discusses the role that the Climate Mental Health Network can help all populations manage the concerns over a changing climate, the importance of community in dealing with climate change, and some tangible ways to protect our mental health and wellness amidst constant change.

We left this conversation with a much greater peace of mind.

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Be Well

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Climate Mental Health Network Website: https://www.climatementalhealth.net/

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CMHN Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/climate-mental-health-network/

CMHN Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ClimateMentalHealthNetwork

How to Invest in CMHN's Mission: https://givebutter.com/climatementalhealth

GEN Z Study Mentioned: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanplh/article/PIIS2542-5196(24)00229-8/fulltext 

Climate Emotions Map: https://www.us-climate-emotions-map.org/

Upcoming CMHN Webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jkch6Yg2SEKQtT8xqbcP0Q#/registration

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