9.12.24 “Climate Anxiety: A Panel Discussion”

On Thursday, September 12, 2024, the NYS Chapters Coalition hosted an engaging panel discussion on the growing issue of climate anxiety and how it affects people across different age groups and professions. The event featured expert insights from Dr. Jennifer Fendya (licensed psychologist), Dr. Divya Gupta (environmental social scientist), and Lauren Kim (NYU student and climate activist). The panel explored various dimensions of climate anxiety, from the emotional burden felt by young people to the psychological and community-level responses to the climate crisis. The conversation also touched on how emotions like fear and anger can drive positive action and how we can support individuals experiencing anxiety. For those who missed the live session, the full panel recording is available on our NYCP YouTube channel. Panelists: Dr. Jennifer Fendya, Licensed Psychologist Dr. Divya Gupta, PhD, Environmental Social Scientist Lauren Kim, Co-chair, Climate Reality NYU Chapter