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Eco-Anxiety Survey

Some people use the term ‘eco-anxiety’ to describe feeling overwhelmed by the environmental challenges our planet faces in the future. While it isn't a diagnosed mental health issue, anxiety about the environment is something a growing number of young people are talking about and experiencing.

Kids Helpline is conducting this survey to:
  • Better understand this growing issue and how it is impacting on young people
  • Give young people a voice on this issue
We may share some data or quotes from this survey on our website, socials or with the media. All of your responses are completely anonymous.
Please note: counsellors will be unable to respond to anything you say in this survey. If you need support you can contact Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or visit Kids Helpline to chat online/send an email.
You can also contact Headspace on 1800 650 890 or visit Headspace to chat online/send an email.
 
1. Are you concerned about the environment? *This question is required.
2. What are your main environmental fears?
(Select all that apply) *This question is required.
2. Are you concerned that environmental issues may impact on your future? *This question is required.
3. What impact do you think environmental issues may have on your future?
(Select all that apply) *This question is required.
3. Do you feel adults of different ages see this differently to young people? *This question is required.
4. How happy are you in general with adult responses to the threat of climate change? *This question is required.
Very unhappySomewhat unhappyNeither happy or unhappySomewhat happyVery happy
6. Are your concerns about the environment impacting on your mental health and wellbeing? *This question is required.
7. Please rate how much of an impact your anxiety about the environment is having on you. *This question is required.
Minor impactsModerate impactsSignificant impacts
8. Have you made any lifestyle changes to help the environment? *This question is required.
9. Are you intending to make any lifestyle changes in the future to help the environment? *This question is required.
10. What lifestyle changes have you made?
(Select all that apply) *This question is required.
10. What lifestyle changes are you planning to make in the future?
(Select all that apply)
10. Where do you get your information about environmental issues from?
(Select all that apply) *This question is required.
11. Would you rather hear about these environmental issues or avoid them? *This question is required.
We want to give young people a voice so we can support young people and help them have their say about important issues. It can be helpful for us to have a bit more information about you. Completing the questions below is completely optional but appreciated!
14. How old are you?
15. What is your gender?
16. Where do you live?
If you need support you can contact Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or visit Kids Helpline to chat online/send an email.
You can also contact Headspace on 1800 650 890 or visit Headspace to chat online/send an email.
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