eco-anxiety

And then there is the tangible health risk from eco-anxiety itself.

Some therapists offer strategies for eco-anxiety in private sessions, or lead discussion groups for the conservation-minded.

She recently launched a blog called "Eco-Anxiety" because she believes environmental dangers should be taken seriously.

And with worsening climate change and a relentless drumbeat of bad news about our endangered environment, it seems our eco-anxiety may be far from being cured.

Berlau wouldn’t say whether the eco-therapy would be a bad practice or not, but he cautions eco-anxiety could signal larger psychological problems that won't be solved merely by hugging a tree.

Edwards suffers from eco-anxiety, the growing angst experienced by those who can't handle the thought that they — or anyone — are in some way contributing to global warming, species extinction and dwindling natural resources.