Physical and Mental Burdens of COVID-19 and Climate Change – Daily Utah Chronicles

It was hard this year. I always feel stressed. University, work, COVID-19, and the exacerbating effects of climate variability are straining my mental and physical health. How are college students going to deal with and overcome this stress in the turmoil of the year? This question is particularly relevant, as COVID-19 and climate variability are mysteriously related, not isolated stressors.

COVID-19 affects the health of our body.The· CDC status Some common symptoms of COVID-19 are cough, fever, and malaise. These symptoms may worsen and you may need to be hospitalized.It is clear that anyone, young or old, can experience mild to severe. Symptoms.. CDC highly recommends to reduce the risk of getting COVID-19 Wear a mask, Avoid crowds And Washing Your hand. Large social gatherings have been suspended until the COVID-19 epidemic is minimized.

Limited face-to-face socialization and health concerns also affect mental health, and few feel as serious as young adults.College students Feeling As they navigate the university this semester, they become more anxious and depressed. I spent quite a few days in sweatpants and didn’t talk to anyone directly or virtually anyone who moved only between the bed and the desk. It is a sacrifice to spend all this time alone.

Climate change also affects a person’s physical health through its effects Air quality..Utah isn’t unaware of poor air quality — the state is ranked 7th list In metropolitan areas with the worst air quality.. The reversal that we all are accustomed to is detrimental to our physical health.Prolonged exposure to bad air has many implications Health risk Respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, stroke, cancer, autoimmune diseases, etc.All these factors lead to shortening lifespan In Utah.

Know about climate variability Year, But it is becoming more apparent in Utah’s extreme weather.. In September, Utah had a serious experience Wind event It destroyed trees and power in most of the Salt Lake Valley.Utah also had a longer and more serious experience Wildfire season.. Both of these events are devastating and have a lasting impact on people’s mental health. As these extreme weather events become more common, individuals experience stress, anxiety, and helplessness. Psychiatric researchers said,Eco-anxietyDescribes the chronic stress associated with environmental disasters and degradation.

Indeed, I major in environmental studies. Most of my classes focus on the negative effects of climate change. The “disastrous situation” part needed in my class focuses on how humans have destroyed the environment. COVID-19 is the direct result of an unhealthy relationship between humans and the planet. Zoonotic diseases disease. It is a disease caused by increased exposure to humans, pathogens and other species in the same space. In a recent installation “Climate clockClimate change is becoming a reality, not just environmentalists. The mental distress of climate change is a burden to everyone.

As a state, Utah needs more progressive climate change measures to reduce carbon emissions, combat air pollution, and improve Utah’s physical and mental health.In the past, Senator Mike Leigh was heavy Criticized The Green New Deal on the Senate floor states that the real solution to climate change is to have more children.He also Blame This year’s West Coast wildfire season is due to federal mismanagement, not climate change. Senator Mitt Romney acknowledges anthropogenic climate change, Reluctance Sign on to the Green New Deal.

When this year’s event unfolds, Republicans and other political party members will say, “In Utah. Climate and clean air compact.. This is a promising plan to tackle climate variability, backed by bipartisan support. However, the target cannot be achieved within the time frame set by the “Climate Clock”, and the future is uncertain.

There are many things individuals can do to combat eco-anxiety.One of the most important things we can do to deal with negative emotions focus About “what you are fighting, not what you are fighting”.Find and connect with the environmental issues you are passionate about Local non-profit organization Work towards a solution and find hope within the community.It’s even better if your involvement takes you out, as we can all use the time we spend away from the room to study. Performance Being outside reduces stress and anxiety.

It’s okay to feel the burden mentally and physically now. Climate change and COVID-19 have changed our lives significantly. It is essential to recognize how we feel we are more resilient in this changing world. As this year comes to an end, we need to be patient and kind, and we should be proud of our progress.

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