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 are some emotional responses that young people may experience in relation to climate distress?

How does climate change impact the daily functioning of children and young people?

What reasons do young people give for feeling hopeless about the future?

In what ways do young people express their feelings of anxiety and distress regarding climate change?

Why is it important to differentiate between climate distress and mental illness?