Climate anxiety on the rise: Lifeline sees surge in calls
Extreme heat, floods and the lurking doom of climate change has had a toll on Australians and their mental health.
New research from NRMA Insurance shows that 80% of Australians are anxious about extreme weather due to climate change.
Lifeline Australia reports a 25% increase in calls to its disaster recovery helpline.
The Wire’s Vanessa Gatica spoke to Dr Ally Nicolopoulos from Lifeline’s about resources to help combat climate anxiety.
Produced By: Vanessa Gatica
Featured In Story: Dr Ally Nicolopoulos – Wellbeing Lead from Lifeline
First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 13 August 2024