Climate Change and Its Impact on Mental Health

The video discusses the impact of climate change on mental health, highlighting the anxiety and stress caused by climate events. Dr. Gesh Hubner shares insights on the link between climate change and mental health issues like PTSD. The video also explores positive actions, such as reducing fossil fuels and creating green spaces, which benefit both the environment and mental health. A survey reveals high levels of climate anxiety among young people, emphasizing the need for solutions.

What idiom is used to describe a situation that feels very bad and hopeless?

• Bright and sunny

• Doom and gloom

• Rain or shine

• Hope and glory

According to the 2021 UK Census, what fraction of adults in Britain are worried about climate change?

• One quarter

• Half

• Three quarters

• All

What percentage of young people worldwide feel worried about climate change, according to Greenpeace?

• 64%

• 94%

• 84%

• 74%

What mental health disorder is often associated with experiencing natural disasters?

• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

• Bipolar disorder

• Generalized anxiety disorder

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder

What term describes a low-level feeling of worry about the future due to climate change?

• Climate indifference

• Climate denial

• Climate optimism

• Climate anxiety

What is one benefit of removing fossil fuel vehicles from roads?

• Higher fuel prices

• More road accidents

• Increased traffic congestion

• Improved air quality

What does the Latin term 'per se' mean?

• In conclusion

• By chance

• For example

• In itself

What are urban green spaces?

• Areas for industrial development

• Spaces for parking lots

• Areas reserved for parks, trees, and wildlife

• Spaces for commercial buildings

Which of the following is NOT a vocabulary term discussed in the program?

• Adverse

• Per se

• Euphoria

• Doom and gloom

Why is it important to address climate change according to the program?

• To promote economic instability

• To reduce the number of sunny days

• To ensure future generations have a livable planet

• To increase global temperatures