Heatwave anxiety can make you feel 'incredibly helpless' - here's how to manage it
Summary
A heatwave in England has caused many people, especially young women and parents, to feel anxious and scared about climate change and extreme weather. Experts say this kind of worry, called climate anxiety, is mental distress linked to events like heatwaves and floods. Some affected people are finding ways to cope by joining community activities or making lifestyle changes.Key Facts
- England experienced its warmest June on record during a recent heatwave.
- Tavia Watts, a mother, shared her anxiety about the heat harming her children, gaining strong public support online.
- About 4.6% of people in the UK have climate anxiety, according to a University of Bath study.
- Young people and women are more likely to feel climate anxiety.
- Psychologists say people who experience extreme weather events fear future ones, increasing their anxiety.
- Some people report severe distress, including thoughts of suicide or drastic life changes due to climate fear.
- Coping methods include activism, community events, and changing habits like becoming vegetarian.
- The heatwave has made some people feel the future is very uncertain and scary.
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