11 Sneaky Signs You Have 'Eco-Anxiety' And What To Do

As temperatures continue to rise, so too are feelings of anxiety, depression and despair about our planet’s future.

Eco-anxiety is just as real as any other form of anxiety. Here's how to deal with it.

In tandem with the relentless reports of higher temperatures, extreme weather, natural disasters and depleted resources saturating your newsfeed, you may find yourself experiencing an uptick in anxiety, depression and existential dread – better known as eco-anxiety.

A 2020 poll by the American Psychiatric Association found that more than two-thirds of Americans (67%) are somewhat or extremely anxious about the effect of climate change on the planet while more than half (55%) are somewhat or extremely anxious about how climate change affects their own mental health.

Though not an official clinical diagnosis, the American Psychological Association defines eco-anxiety as “a chronic fear of 

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