Many Canadians who found their communities enveloped in smoke from devastating wildfires in B.C., Alberta, Quebec, Ontario and Nova Scotia over the last several weeks are experiencing what's often called 'eco-anxiety' or 'climate anxiety.' According to experts, one of the most important things to tell people suffering from climate anxiety is 'you're not alone.'
When Jennifer Austin woke up on Tuesday morning, her Ottawa home smelled like smoke, even though all the windows were closed.
Like many other Canadians who found their communities enveloped in smoke from devastating wildfires in B.C., Alberta, Quebec, Ontario and Nova Scotia over the last several weeks, Austin is experiencing what's often called "eco-anxiety" or "climate anxiety." "It's sort of twofold. If you were previously suffering from feelings of climate anxiety and eco- anxiety, I would imagine that the wildfires are making that a little bit more salient and emotional," she said.
"Those increases in conversations absolutely reflect the fact that young people are feeling more anxiety or heightened awareness or fear about what's happening across Canada." The first step is to help anxious young people calm down if they're in a panicked state, often using breathing, relaxation and mindfulness exercises, as well as helping them identify their feelings, she said.
"This is a normal response to seeing threats to essentially civilization and our existence that are not being dealt with," Vipond said.
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