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Review
. 2023 Nov 21;59(12):2053.
doi: 10.3390/medicina59122053.

Eco-Anxiety: An Evolutionary Line from Psychology to Psychopathology

Carmela Mento  1   2 , Federica Damiani  2 , Michele La Versa  2 , Clemente Cedro  1   2 , Maria Rosaria Anna Muscatello  1   2 , Antonio Bruno  1   2 , Rosa Angela Fabio  3 , Maria Catena Silvestri  2
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Eco-Anxiety: An Evolutionary Line from Psychology to Psychopathology

Carmela Mento et al. Medicina (Kaunas). .

Abstract

According to the scientific literature, climate change, due to human activities, can damage the environment, with psycho-physical consequences for humans. The scientific literature has highlighted how severe weather events can cause fear, stress, concern for the future, and eco-anxiety. In light of this information, this study aims to explore the concept of eco-anxiety. However, climate change is still perceived as a secondary problem. It would also be worth investigating the real importance that people attach to environmental issues compared to other circumstances, such as wars or pandemics.

Keywords: atmosphere; eco-anxiety; environmental factors.

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The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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