That first year, over 2.2 million people participated in the area.
Last year, people across 192 countries celebrated Earth Hour, with many joining digital events.
This Saturday, people can participate alone, virtually, or in person at alocal event.
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Sabrina Romanoff, a clinical psychologist and professor at Yeshiva University in New York City.
Collective action can strengthen resilience towards feeling hopeless or helpless.
Individuals have a need to feel connected, capable, that they count and have courage toovercome barriers.
Cultivating these values can build a sense of security within oneself and interpersonal relationships.
Trying to find a way to combat a problem as massive as climate change can feel utterly overwhelming.
It can also bring a sense of inspiration and support.
There are ways to integrate it further into your life from a climate change and mental perspective.
Gretchen Boehm, LPC
Collective action can strengthen resilience towards feeling hopeless or helpless.
Boehm recommends determining what triggers poor mental health such as watching the news and actively doing the opposite action.
