Climate Change and Children's Health: Mental Health

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This fact sheet describes how climate change is affecting children's mental health in the U.S. It highlights that extreme weather and climate disasters are becoming more frequent, causing anxiety and stress among young people. Nearly 43% of teens report that climate change impacts their mental health. Children are especially vulnerable because they spend more time outdoors and have less control over their environment. Parents can help by talking about climate change, providing stability after disasters, and involving children in collective action to reduce carbon pollution for a safer future.

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Focus Area: Severe Weather

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Families & Children

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Anxiety Disorders; Child Health; Environmental Exposure; Mental Health; Stress, Psychological; Adolescent Health; Climate Change

Institutions: Climate Central

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