Supporting mental health and wellbeing through climate change education

This resource explores how children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing might be affected by experiencing and learning about the causes and impacts of climate change.  

It explains that feelings such as worry, sadness or frustration are natural and valid responses and offers practical strategies to help educators acknowledge these emotions and support young people in addressing them constructively. 

The guide shares approaches to help students process what they hear and see, and highlights how hopeful stories, coping strategies and opportunities for action can strengthen resilience and a sense of agency.