2.3%的加拿大人,特别是青年、妇女和土著人,遭受严重的气候焦虑,影响心理健康。 2.3% of Canadians suffer severe climate anxiety, especially youth, women, and Indigenous people, affecting mental health.

一项有关自然心理健康的新研究发现,大约2.3%的加拿大人经历临床上重要的气候变化焦虑,其特点是痛苦和日常功能受损,妇女、年轻人、土著社区(近10%)和北部或城市地区的比率较高。 A new study in Nature Mental Health finds that about 2.3% of Canadians experience clinically significant climate change anxiety, marked by distress and impaired daily functioning, with higher rates among women, younger people, Indigenous communities (nearly 10%), and those in northern or urban areas. 一项单独调查显示,37%的加拿大青少年报告气候变化对其心理健康产生不利影响。 A separate survey shows 37% of Canadian teens report climate change negatively affecting their mental health. 虽然温和的关注可能是诱因,但严重的焦虑可能模仿普遍焦虑症,并有睡眠问题和集中问题等症状。 While mild concern may be motivating, severe anxiety can mimic generalized anxiety disorder, with symptoms like sleep issues and concentration problems. 研究人员指出,尽管诸如野火和极端天气等与气候有关的压力不断加剧,但心理健康的影响仍然得不到充分认识。 Researchers note mental health impacts remain underrecognized despite growing climate-related stressors like wildfires and extreme weather.