Welcome to the second edition of “Dr. Green’s Emotional Rescue,” our advice column designed to help environmentalists navigate the emotional and mental-health challenges of working toward a greener, healthier planet.
This time we tackle eco-grieving and post-traumatic stress experienced by environmentalists. We hope you find the information useful and healing.
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The article addresses the emotional and mental health challenges faced by environmentalists who witness environmental destruction and loss of wildlife populations. The author shares their personal experience of eco-grief and PTSD caused by the devastation of a forest and the disappearance of a species they were studying. They provide guidance on healthy grieving practices, such as expressing anger and paying tribute to the lost through self-care and giving back to others. However, the author ack...