Are you experiencing climate anxiety?
1. Thinking about climate change makes it difficult for me to concentrate.
2. The uncertainty about how climate change will progress scares me.
3. I sometimes think, “Why can't I handle climate change better?”
4. I’m not able to stop or control my worries about climate change.
5. Climate change drains all my energy.
6. Thinking about climate change makes it difficult for me to sleep.
7. I have no trouble mentally tuning out climate change.
8. My concerns about climate change interfere with my ability to accomplish tasks at work or school.
9. I have been directly affected by climate change.
10. I stress about reducing my behaviors that contribute to climate change.
11. My concerns about climate change make it hard for me to have fun with my family or friends.
12. I often feel guilty about my personal contribution to climate change.
13. I often feel nervous, anxious or on edge due to climate change.
14. I don’t fear for my future on this planet.
15. News about climate change makes me feel depressed.
16. I’m overwhelmed by the scale of the problems caused by climate change.
17. When I think about climate change, I sometimes get a headache or stomachache.
18. I feel angry when I see how little is done to combat climate change.
19. I’m afraid of what climate change will bring.
20. Climate change isn’t that big of a deal.