Climate anxiety is the fear or distress people experience in response to climate change and environmental damage. On this page, we collect resources to help understand eco-anxiety (climate anxiety) and provide practical, evidence-informed tips.
Anxiety is a regular human emotion. Each of us is a person in process—dynamic, changing, and adapting—not a static problem to solve. Our experiences, values, and relationships matter deeply, and our well-being is closely tied to our connection and empowerment. People often wonder what anxiety is and how to know if I need support with it. In this article, we explain what anxiety is and how it might show up.
Eco-anxiety is an umbrella term and a way of describing anxiety where stressors are from environmental issues—like pollution, biodiversity loss, or the health of ecosystems. It’s often driven by a sense of helplessness or grief about the damage being done to nature and its impact. In this article, we answer what is eco-anxiety? What is climate anxiety? What is weather trauma?
Steady in Uncertain Times, a course designed for anyone experiencing anxiety related to climate change or weather events —and for anyone who wants to build their resilience. Join this free course now. Through simple, supportive lessons, you’ll learn what anxiety is, how to recognise it, and how to use calming tools that help you stay grounded. You’ll also explore ways to build resilience and know when to seek further support.
We often feel anxious because of the thoughts running through our minds—not because there’s an actual threat in our environment. Our brain is wired for survival, so when it interprets certain thoughts as danger signals, it activates the body’s stress response, even if we’re completely safe. In this article, we will explore ways to manage anxious thoughts.
Many of us want to know how to support others when they are experiencing anxiety, whether we are a parent, teacher, family member or colleague. This article provides an overview.
In this article, adapted from the final lesson of Steady in Uncertain Times, we explore how resilience grows—both personally and collectively—and how taking positive, meaningful action can help us respond to anxiety, stress, and uncertainty with greater strength and confidence.
At Anxiety NZ, we’re committed to making quality mental health support accessible to people and whānau across Aotearoa New Zealand. Our counselling service is part of that commitment — offering a safe, supportive space to talk, reflect, and work toward your wellbeing goals — at an affordable cost to you (or fully funded for eligible low-income earners or those under 18).
Our counsellors are passionate, skilled, and in the final stages of their professional training. Supported by approved clinical and peer supervision, they bring warmth, insight, and fresh perspectives to their work with clients.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, life transitions, grief, stress, or simply want someone to talk to, our counselling team is here to support you.
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