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Anxiety is a common mental disorder featuring excessive worry, fear, and apprehension, significantly affecting daily life. People with anxiety disorders experience persistent and intense anxiety, interrupting their everyday functioning.
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    Area of Science:

    • Environmental psychology
    • Youth mental health
    • Climate change impacts

    Background:

    • Growing global concern over planetary health affects all age groups.
    • Youths aged 16-25 from 10 countries were surveyed on their climate change perceptions.
    • The study, conducted by University of Bath researchers, is currently a pre-print.

    Discussion:

    • The survey highlights profound psychological distress among young people regarding the climate crisis.
    • Findings indicate a widespread sense of fear and hopelessness about the planet's future.
    • A significant portion of youth express reluctance to have children due to global warming.

    Key Insights:

    • 75% of surveyed youths find the future frightening.
    • 56% of youths believe humanity is doomed.
    • 39% of youths are hesitant to have children because of climate change.

    Outlook:

    • Urgent need for mental health support for climate-affected youth.
    • Policy interventions required to address root causes of climate anxiety.
    • Further research and peer review are essential to validate these findings.