A growing body of research shows that a large proportion of adolescents and young adults, in the United States and abroad, feel anxious and worried about the impact of an unstable climate in their lives today and in the future.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2025-01-31 13:24:00">January 31, 2025 at 1:24 PM EST</time>

A growing body of research shows that a large proportion of adolescents and young adults, in the United States and abroad, feel anxious and worried about the impact of an unstable climate in their …{ai:summary}<p>Research indicates that many adolescents and young adults in the U.S. and globally are experiencing anxiety related to climate instability and its potential effects on their lives now and in the future. </p><p>This growing concern highlights the psychological impact of environmental issues on younger generations. #society</p>

Climate change threatens the mental well-being of youths. Here’s how to help them cope

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