Climate's Invisible Impact: Youth Mental Health in the Balance!

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The 2023 APA/ecoAmerica report unveils climate change's deep effects on youth mental health.

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Youth face heightened mental health risks, from trauma to PTSD, in our changing climate.

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Climate action is not just ecological; it's a dire mental health imperative for our youth.

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From systemic solutions to community resilience, the report outlines strategies for mental health safeguarding.

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Schools and healthcare systems are frontline defenders in protecting youth mental psyche.

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Personal stories from youth highlight the emotional toll of living in a climate-stressed world.

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The report is a clarion call for immediate, robust action to shield young minds.

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Marginalized communities face compounded climate mental health challenges, needing targeted support.

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It's a collective race against time to secure a mentally healthy future for our climate-affected youth.

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