Climate of distress policy paper
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Climate of distress: Responding to the youth mental health impacts of climate change

Young Australians have reported that climate distress has impacted their functioning, their hope for the future and their mental health. 

Orygen commissioned a YouGov survey of young Australians (16–25 years old) to understand how climate distress is impacting the mental health and wellbeing of young people. This report examines the results, identifying the issues and potential solutions.

See the following two supporting documents below:

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More than distress: How climate change is shaping young people's lives

More than distress: How climate change is shaping young people's lives
Impact of extreme weather events on young people

Impact of extreme weather events on young people
Climate concerns and young people's mental health

Climate concerns and young people's mental health
The impact of COVID-19 on young people's mental health

The impact of COVID-19 on young people's mental health
Statement of commitment: climate change

Statement of commitment: climate change
Position statement: climate change and youth mental health

Position statement: climate change and youth mental health
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