The psychology of climate anxiety

作者：Joseph Dodds · 发表于：BJPsych Bulletin · 年份：2021 · 被引用次数：160 · 研究领域：Climate Change Communication and Perception、Environmental Education and Sustainability、Climate Change and Health Impacts

This paper focuses on climate anxiety and its role in the psychology of climate change, compared with responses to the COVID-19 global pandemic. Four psychological hypotheses for why we do not act on climate change will be reviewed, and the role of anxiety for each, as well as potential solutions. Different types of climate anxiety both inside and outside the clinic will be explored, along with associated defence mechanisms and treatment.