Eco-anxiety on the rise as wildfire smoke blankets New York.
Therapists in New York are seeing a surge in eco-anxiety as smoke from Canada's wildfires causes bad air quality in the city. The Climate Psychology Alliance of North America has a directory of practitioners who specialize in the field, and college campuses offer guidance counselors for students experiencing stress over the climate crisis. The field has been slower to catch on in the east coast, but the recent events have triggered a sense of fear, rage, and despair, leading to a demand for climate mental health services. Therapists are helping clients manage and cope with feelings of hopelessness and grief associated with climate change.