CLEAN : Young people with climate anxiety think 'there won't be a future', says psychotherapist

The video discusses climate distress, a growing emotional response to climate change, not classified as a mental illness. It highlights a survey of 10,000 young people aged 16-25 from various countries, revealing that climate anxiety affects their daily lives. Many young people express hopelessness about the future, questioning the value of education and savings. The video emphasizes that these feelings are not mental illnesses but natural responses to environmental threats, with weather often triggering intense emotions.

What is the primary reason for the increase in climate distress according to the first section?

• The lack of awareness about climate change

• The worsening state of the planet

• The rapid improvement of global conditions

• The decrease in global temperatures

In the study mentioned, what age group was surveyed to understand the impact of climate distress?

• 10 to 15 years

• 16 to 25 years

• 26 to 35 years

• 36 to 45 years

Which of the following activities is NOT mentioned as being affected by climate distress in young people?

• Sleeping

• Playing sports

• Spending time with family

• Eating

What is a common feeling among young people experiencing severe climate distress?

• Optimism about the future

• Hopelessness and despair

• Indifference to climate change

• Excitement about new technologies

According to the third section, what triggers the overwhelming terror in young people?

• Economic instability

• Political changes

• Weather conditions

• Technological advancements