Beyond tokenism: meaningful youth engagement in planetary health

Spajic, Luke; Behrens, Georgia; Gralak, Sylvia; Moseley, Genevieve; Linholm, Daniel

doi:10.1016/s2542-5196(19)30172-x

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“…It is no longer enough to pursue sustainable development for them, it must be done with them'. 25 As 'co-researchers' in PAR, young people can also build individual and collective self-efficacy and resilience, and cope with climate-related stress. 5 The intergenerational injustices of climate change mean that children and young people are most at risk from the climate crisis but have the least power to prevent it.…”

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“…Through PAR, young people can develop and implement research questions, methods, actions, and interventions; a best practice approach. 25 As Spajic and colleagues state, ‘Youth have spoken over recent years and their voices only grow louder. It is no longer enough to pursue sustainable development for them, it must be done with them’.…”

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“…It is no longer enough to pursue sustainable development for them, it must be done with them’. 25 As ‘co‐researchers’ in PAR, young people can also build individual and collective self‐efficacy and resilience, and cope with climate‐related stress. 5 …”

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Climate change, activism, and supporting the mental health of children and young people: Perspectives from Western Australia

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Farrant³

et al. 2021

J Paediatrics Child Health

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The climate crisis has detrimental impacts on the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people. Psychological effects include feelings of fear, overwhelm, worry, distress, hopelessness and anger; PTSD; depression; anxiety; phobias; panic disorder; sleep disturbances; attachment disorders; learning difficulties; substance abuse; shock and trauma symptoms; adjustment problems; behavioural problems; and, suicidal thinking. First Nations' children and young people are particularly at risk due to loss of place, identity, culture, land and customs informed by kinship relationships with the Earth; while sustainable land use practices and connection to Country and community can enhance climate resilience. In Western Australia (WA), some young people engage in climate activism – including striking from school – to demand government action to address the causes of climate change, including colonisation and capitalism. Climate activism can promote resilience, particularly when children and young people can emotionally engage in the climate crisis; when mental health is systemically supported; when climate communication is transparent and comprehensive; and, when activism is informed by the knowledges and wisdoms of First Nations peoples and grounded on Country. This article is co‐authored by WA young people, Aboriginal and non‐Aboriginal academics, activists and practitioners engaged in youth, mental health and climate justice spaces. We argue for structural change to address the causes of the climate crisis, alongside enhanced evidence and approaches to appropriately support the mental health of children and young people. Furthermore, we support the call of Aboriginal peoples to ensure culturally appropriate, place‐based responses based in caring for Country.

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Climate change, activism, and supporting the mental health of children and young people: Perspectives from Western Australia

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J Paediatrics Child Health

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“…To create systemic change, we outline a pragmatic roadmap based on three pillars: governance structures enabling young people's participation, funding that supports inclusion and compensation of young people from all backgrounds, and capacity building for young people. Although these work areas include recent achievement, [6][7][8][9][10] there is an urgent need for further efforts and collaboration.…”

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A roadmap for intergenerational leadership in planetary health

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The Lancet Planetary Health

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“…Furthermore, journals should publish pieces championing the efficacy of youth participation in planetary health research and health research pieces to which youth have directly contributed. 6 Second, integrating youth voices into the folds of planetary health cannot happen without an established foundation of knowledge on the subject. Numerous organisations provide educational resources for individuals to seek out.…”

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Platforming youth voices in planetary health leadership and advocacy: an untapped reservoir for changemaking

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The Lancet Planetary Health

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Beyond tokenism: meaningful youth engagement in planetary health

Cited by 15 publications

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Climate change, activism, and supporting the mental health of children and young people: Perspectives from Western Australia

Climate change, activism, and supporting the mental health of children and young people: Perspectives from Western Australia

A roadmap for intergenerational leadership in planetary health

Platforming youth voices in planetary health leadership and advocacy: an untapped reservoir for changemaking

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