How to Talk to Young People About Climate Emotions
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Provided by: Climate Mental Health Network|Published on: July 21, 2023
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Synopsis
- This article examines the impact of climate change on physical and mental health, the best ways to broach this issue with young people, and how to practice self care in the midst of this climate crisis.
- Teachers will learn that climate change is causing anxiety among young people, it's important to approach conversations about climate change with empathy, openness, and authenticity, and connecting with nature is a good coping strategy.
Subjects: Science, Social Studies, Health
Authors: Climate Mental Health Network
Region: Global
Languages: English
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Positives
- This article has a QR code that is embedded with resources.
- This article is easy to understand and addresses an important topic for students.
Additional Prerequisites
- Teachers need to have a basic understanding of climate change.
- Teachers need to know how to scan a QR code.
Differentiation
- This article could supplement a classroom discussion about healthy coping strategies, how these strategies can be employed, and how these strategies can improve one's health.
- This article could enhance a classroom discussion about the amount of connection students feel with their peers, why community is important, and what can be done to strengthen bonds within their school and neighborhood.
- After reading the article, the teacher could lead a classroom discussion where students talk about the impact of climate change on their own mental health.
- This article could accompany a classroom discussion on how climate change impacts the health of some groups more than others.
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Climate Mental Health Network
Climate Mental Health Network urgently addresses the mental health impacts of the climate crisis through education, community engagement and by harnessing the power of media and technology.
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