How do I support my teen's environmental concerns without letting eco-anxiety overwhelm them?

Validate their feelings — climate concern is rational, not irrational. Channel anxiety into action: volunteering, advocacy, sustainable lifestyle choices, or school environmental clubs. Help them balance awareness with hope by highlighting progress and solutions, not just problems. Set boundaries around doomscrolling climate news. If eco-anxiety is causing sleep problems, withdrawal, or hopelessness, consult your pediatrician or a mental health professional for support.