The Impact of Climate Change on Our Mental Health

  Climate change is affecting not only the ecosystems of our planet but also our physical and mental health. The more immediate effects of these changes in the mind are most clearly seen after natural disasters. For example, trauma, shock, post-traumatic stress disorder, feelings of abandonment, anxiety, and depression. These can lead to suicidal thoughts and risk behaviors (APA, 2021). As a matter of fact, weather changes are no longer just a latent and imminent threat, but a settled and destructive reality with dire predictions for our future. “The human symptoms of climate change are unequivocal and potentially irreversible and…