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Young people are aware of the mental toll of climate change, but stigma, lack of information and insufficient school infrastructure prevent effective intervention

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A central component of the report is a global survey conducted among youth aged 15-24 in countries including India, Japan, Ireland, nations in Southeast Asia and the US. The methodology included both quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews with young individuals, psychologists and experts.

Awareness: 56% of 15-18-year-olds and 60% of 19-24-year-olds were aware of the link between climate change and mental health.

Support Access: Only 33% of those affected knew where or how to access mental health services.

Gender Differences: Women reported higher levels of anxiety and behavioural disturbances, whereas males reported more sleep-related problems.

Information Sources: Over 80% of youth depend on social media for climate-related information. This raises concerns about misinformation and heightened fear without context or solutions.

Numbers Speak Volumes