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PART 6: Mental Health & Climate Change
It’s understandable to feel anxious about climate change.
Wildfires, floods, extreme heat, powerful storms, rising insurance costs, and an uncertain future can leave us wondering whether the places we love will remain safe and livable. But anxiety can also be a signal to become better informed and better prepared.
Building resilience gives us something powerful in return: agency. Instead of focusing only on what might happen, we can focus on what we can do—understanding the risks around us, strengthening our homes, preparing our families, connecting with our communities, and planning thoughtfully for the future.
We may not be able to control a changing climate, but we can make meaningful choices about how we live within it. And sometimes, the most reassuring discovery is that your best Climate Haven may be the place you already call home.
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Conversations with Family
Climate resilience isn’t something we do alone. The decisions we make about our homes, finances, aging parents, children, pets, insurance, preparedness—and potentially relocation—affect the people closest to us. But family members may see climate risk very differently.
One person may be ready to move while another can’t imagine leaving the home or community they love. Begin the conversation with curiosity rather than fear: What are we worried about? What do we want to protect? What would make us feel safer here? And what circumstances might cause us to consider moving somewhere else?
You don’t need to resolve everything in one conversation. The goal is to begin developing a shared understanding of your risks, your options, and the steps you can take together.
Building resilience can start with small changes at home—and, if relocation eventually becomes necessary, having these conversations early can make a difficult decision more thoughtful, collaborative, and less overwhelming.