Do you feel depressed by climate change?

By Stephen Snider

4 min read

If you care for nature, plants, and animals then you are more likely to be depressed.
But if you act on your concern, you can do something positive and feel better.
Physis is here to help with your climate anxiety.

Climate Anxiety is Real

Did you know that concern for the planet has been linked to depression? It’s true! A recent study at the University of Arizona has shown that people who care for the environment are more likely to suffer from depression. Professor Sabrina Helm showed in her work that if you care for nature, plants, and animals then you are more likely to show signs of depression than others who are concerned with just themselves.

When I hear how bad things are it makes me really sad. For example, I hate to see pictures of the burnt animals in Australia and all the destruction in the Amazon. All the negative news, destruction from storms and fires, and feeling like there is nothing you can do, can cause mental health issues (read more). Professor Helm and others call this Climate Anxiety.

A silver lining…

A positive thing from Professor Helm’s research is that she showed that people who care are also more likely to make a difference. I bet if you are reading this it is because you want to help. When you start to make a change you will feel better. Research shows that making small changes add up. By starting to make even a small difference you can improve the situation.

Don’t feel discouraged when you hear all the bad news. There are many things to be positive about. Start small and make changes where you can. One way to start is to invest in companies that care about the planet and not just profits. We should only support ideas that protect nature, animals and you! When you do this with your money you are making a better world and supporting solutions to global problems.

Physis is Here to Help!

With Physis’ investment platform, you can make a positive change on the planet. We give you the tools and data to see how your investment impacts the world. We believe that even small investments make a difference. Sign up today to see how.

Here at Physis, we are here to help you cope. Climate Anxiety may bring you down but Physis is here to build you up. There is hope out there. We highlight to you and invest in good companies and ideas. On social media, you can follow us to learn about the positive things happening around the world. Follow us to learn more.