Eco-anxiety gives rise to existential concerns such as loneliness, identity, pleasure, purpose, mortality, and freedom.

At least one in ten people have depression at some point in their lives, with some estimates closer to one in four.

“We need the evidence on holistic, trauma and violence-informed care for recovery and healing."

The anger and frustration of not being understood may also lead to unwanted violence against women and children.

Across the globe, it’s clear people and cultures with strong place-based attachments are especially vulnerable to the mental health effects of climate change, sometimes called “eco-grief”.

While generative AI itself is relatively new, the fields of belonging and human-computer interaction have been explored reasonably well, with results that may surprise you.

"It's a testament to the power of community, cultural understanding, and the value of acknowledging mental health struggles."

“When I say ‘self-care’ and ‘the right to mental health’, I am not just talking about access to healthcare. It is about recognizing that our well-being is multi-dimensional; the mental, the emotional, and the physical aspects, which are all interconnected."

Although some mental health apps connect users with a registered therapist, most provide a fully automated service that bypasses the human element.

Unemployment and underemployment in the 13 years from 2004 to 2016 directly resulted in more than 3,000 Australians dying by suicide – an average of 230 a year.