Worry and uncertainty about bushfires and the role of climate change in exacerbating the severity of the crisis are normal feelings. Here, top psychologists, doctors, lawyers and engineers advise on how to deal with those feelings in a constructive manner.
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From fire tornadoes on South Australia's Kangaroo Island to red skies and barely breathable Sydney air, the bushfire crisis is being felt acutely by people on the frontline and by those watching the news and social media.
Those in the broader community observing the impact on people, animals and environments can face psychological risks too. Getty
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Original URL: https://www.afr.com/policy/energy-and-climate/the-bushfire-crisis-eco-anxiety-and-how-to-deal-with-it-20200109-p53q4b