Climate anxiety in early childhood: A state-of-the-art review

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State-of-the-art review maps climate anxiety's effects in early childhood, highlighting key research gaps and implications for mental health.

Climate anxiety is recognized as a significant mental health issue among children under eight years old.
Research on climate anxiety in early childhood remains limited and mostly adapts adult-focused frameworks.
Current studies are largely Euro-Western, lacking developmentally appropriate cultural considerations.
This review promotes interdisciplinary approaches to better understand and address children's emotional experiences regarding climate.

Jane Spiteri (2025) studied this question.

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State-of-the-art review maps climate anxiety's effects in early childhood, highlighting key research gaps and implications for mental health.