Accepted health insurance plans
What is climate anxiety?
Climate anxiety is a real emotional response to the climate crisis. It can show up as persistent worry, sadness, guilt, or fear about the future of the planet—and your place in it.
While it’s not a clinical disorder, it can still affect your sleep, mood, focus, and daily functioning. If these feelings are becoming overwhelming, professional support can help you feel more grounded and in control.
75% of
young adults
Report feeling anxious about climate change and the planet’s future. (Lancet)
Not just
“worry”
Climate anxiety can affect sleep, focus, and daily functioning—especially without support.
Care makes a
difference
With support, you can manage fear and build emotional resilience.
Help is
available
The right care can ease distress and restore focus and hope.
Treatment options we offer
Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation
Understand the emotional impact of climate anxiety—and what can help.
Medication management
Medications to ease symptoms of anxiety, OCD, or depression when needed.
Therapy referrals or combined care
We coordinate with therapists trained in eco-anxiety and climate-related grief.
Telehealth services
Receive expert care from the comfort of home.
Why choose us for anxiety treatment
Board-certified psychiatrists and psychologists
Experienced in treating climate-related anxiety and co-occurring conditions.
Personalized, evidence-based plans
Support tailored to your symptoms, values, and goals.
Confidential and compassionate care
No judgment—just understanding, care, and expert treatment.
We accept most major insurance plans
Aetna, Magellan, Cigna, Blue Shield, MHN, Healthnet.
7 signs of climate anxiety you shouldn’t ignore
Feeling concerned about the planet is understandable—but if that worry becomes overwhelming or constant, it may be more than just concern. Climate anxiety, also called eco-anxiety, can affect your sleep, focus, mood, and ability to enjoy daily life.
Here are 7 signs climate-related stress might be affecting your mental health—especially if they’ve been present for weeks or months.
1You feel constant worry about the planet News about wildfires, droughts, or warming temperatures leaves you feeling anxious, panicked, or deeply unsettled.
2You struggle with guilt or shame You feel overwhelmed by your carbon footprint, lifestyle choices, or worry that you’re not doing “enough.”
3You avoid the topic—or can’t stop thinking about it You either avoid climate news entirely or find yourself doomscrolling late into the night.
4It’s impacting your daily functioning You’re losing sleep, struggling to focus, or withdrawing from normal routines due to distress about the future.
5You feel hopeless or paralyzed You want to help—but feel stuck, helpless, or burned out before you even start.
6It’s affecting your mental health Climate fears may intensify symptoms of anxiety, OCD, or depression—or trigger panic attacks or intrusive thoughts.
7You feel alone in your concern You feel isolated, misunderstood, or unsure how to talk about your climate-related emotions.
When to reach out for help
If climate anxiety is starting to interfere with your mental health or quality of life, support is available. At Baywell, our board-certified psychiatrists provide compassionate care to help you manage anxiety, find clarity, and build emotional resilience in the face of global uncertainty.
Questions or concerns?
If you need help, please call our office at 415-922-9122 and our receptionists will assist you. Zoom’s FAQ page may also help to answer some of your questions.
Zoom HIPAA compliance
The Zoom software used by Baywell is HIPAA compliant to protect your privacy and security in accordance with federal laws. We encourage our patients to review Zoom’s HIPAA compliance datasheet for more information.
Start managing climate anxiety today
You don’t have to carry this alone. We’re here with expert, compassionate care to help you feel more grounded and in control.
Call 415-922-9122 to get connected with a Baywell provider.