Climate Change Enters The Therapy Room

Ten years ago, psychologists proposed that a wide range of people would suffer anxiety and grief over climate. Skepticism about that idea is gone.Eco-anxiety, a concept introduced by young activists, has entered a mainstream vocabulary. And professional organizations are hurrying to catch up, exploring approaches to treating anxiety that is both existential and, many would argue, rational.Though there is little empirical data on effective treatments, the field is expanding swiftly. 

By Ellen Barry. New York Times. February 6, 2022.

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