How to Deal with Eco-Anxiety

Eco-anxiety has been described by the American Psychological Association "a chronic fear of environmental doom."

This type of worry is a legitimate reaction to environmental issues and, though expected to be felt by millions around the world, it can be difficult to accept and manage.

Our guests are Niki Harrè - a community psychologist interested in collective responses to climate change, and Jackie Feather - a clinical and counselling psychologist with more of a focus on the individual.

Niki and Jackie both have a strong interest in eco-anxiety within their work and their conversation with Harriet provides excellent advice on how to deal with climate-related anxiety. For those experiencing this type of fear, this podcast offers some of the necessary steps to change the focus of your thoughts away from anxiety and negativity, instead encouraging positive and impactful behaviour.

If you feel you need further help with anxiety or depression, please contact a mental health charity. There are helplines available in most countries.

If you are in NZ (where this episode was recorded) head to:

https://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/get-help/in-crisis/helplines/

Or call or text the mental health helpline for free on 1737

It's available 24/7 and can provide support with a whole range of mental health issues including anxiety and Covid-19 distress and worries.

Read more from Niki:

https://unidirectory.auckland.ac.nz/profile/n-harre

http://www.infinite-game.net/

Read more from Jackie:

https://www.aut.ac.nz/profiles?id=jfeather

Read up on the workshop they talk about:

https://www.psychology.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/Hope-in-an-age-of-eco-anxiety.pdf

Follow Wannabe Greener:

https://www.instagram.com/wannabe.greener/

https://www.facebook.com/wannabe.greener.uk/

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