Healing the Earth, Healing the Mind: The Psychology Behind World Environment Day Every June 5th , we celebrate World Environment Day —a global reminder of our responsibility to protect the planet. But what if the connection between the environment and our well-being runs deeper than we think? From rising rates of eco-anxiety to the proven benefits of nature therapy , psychology is now revealing just how closely our mental health is tied to the health of the planet . In this blog, we explore the psychology behind environmental care, how nature affects our brains, and why protecting the Earth also means protecting ourselves. 1. Eco-Anxiety: When the Planet’s Pain Becomes Personal Climate change, pollution, deforestation—the environmental crisis isn’t just ecological; it’s emotional . Many people, especially youth, are now experiencing eco-anxiety : a chronic fear of environmental doom. 🧠According to psychologis...
