Exploring children's despair in the face of climate change.

Catherine Malboeuf-HurtubiseDavid LefrançoisMarc-André ÉthierJonathan SmithTerra Léger-GoodesCatherine M Herba

Published in: Communications psychology (2024)

Interventions targeting children's eco-anxiety have focused on fostering hope, however this is disconnected from children's need to explore and express despair regarding the climate crisis. Adults can help by acknowledging and discussing these emotions with children.

Keyphrases

climate change
young adults
public health
physical activity
risk assessment
cancer therapy
human health