Breathe

Quick mindfulness practices for moments of climate distress.

About this page

What this page does: Guided breathing exercises and a directory of crisis resources.

Who this helps: Anyone in a moment of acute distress related to climate or otherwise.

Key data sources: 988 Lifeline; Crisis Text Line; SAMHSA; Climate Psychology Alliance; Climate Mental Health Network; Force of Nature

Important limitations: If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or your local emergency number.

Suggested next step: See full crisis support resources

Guided breathing exercises (box breathing, 4-7-8, alternate-nostril, and others) plus crisis support resources. Crisis lines include the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Crisis Text Line, and SAMHSA, alongside climate-specific resources from the Climate Psychology Alliance, Climate Mental Health Network, and Force of Nature.