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How Climate Change Affects Our Emotional Well-Being and it's called Eco-Anxiety People all over the world are feeling everything from anxiety and depression to hope and determination as the effects of climate change become more obvious. Eco-anxiety, defined as "a feeling of fear, helplessness, and despair because of environmental deterioration and the possibility of catastrophic climate change," is one of the most common of these feelings. Although the notion of eco-anxiety is not new, it has recently received increased attention as the effects of climate change have gotten more severe and widespread. Studies have revealed that eco-anxiety can negatively affect mental health by making sufferers more prone to stress, anxiety, and despair. Eco-Anxiety: What Is It? Concerns over the environment and climate change can lead to a specific form of anxiety known as "eco-anxiety." It affects everyone from individuals to entire nations that are cognizant of the potential ...