Climate change is affecting mental health in all communities, especially in young people. It is critical that we consider how to support young people affected by climate change anxiety and the possibilities of looking forward to supporting them.
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Whitlock, J. Climate change anxiety in young people. Nat. Mental Health 1, 297–298 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s44220-023-00059-3
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