ArticleThe journal of climate change and health
From eco-anxiety to eco-paralysis: A case study on behavioral responses to climate change in healthcare professionals.
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- Eco-anxiety, Psychology, and Theological Beliefs About Creation Among Clergy and Lay People in the Church of England.Journal of religion and health · 2026Article
- Validation of a Scale to Measure Career Concerns Related to Perceived Environmental Challenges (the CC-PEC Scale).Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Better, balanced adaptation, resilience and solidarity.The journal of climate change and healthArticle
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Abstract
Introduction: This case report explores the psychological effects of climate change on healthcare professionals through the experience of a dermatologist suffering from climate-related distress. Case report: The participant developed severe eco-anxiety that evolved into eco-paralysis, impairing her emotional well-being and professional functioning. Her strong commitment to environmental causes contributed to emotional overload, ecological grief, and feelings of helplessness, exacerbated by limited social support and professional isolation. Discussion: A personalized therapeutic approach was developed, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and nature-based interventions such as forest bathing. The therapeutic process was focused on grief processing, increasing self-efficacy, and reconnecting with nature, while psychoeducation supported the reframing of environmental concerns and addressed conflicts between personal values and social norms. These strategies reduced eco-paralysis and fostered renewed professional engagement and advocacy. Conclusion: This case highlights how integrated, evidence-based psychological interventions can address eco-anxiety and its behavioral consequences in healthcare professionals. Enhancing self-efficacy and cultivating emotional resilience through nature and meaning-centered practices can transform climate-related distress into adaptive engagement. This model may inform future clinical practice and case studies; its effectiveness could be investigated in future research.
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