People are increasingly looking for help to deal with feelings of fear, helplessness and guilt amid the climate crisis. But can therapists make a difference and is seeking treatment just a form of denial?
Sat 6 Mar 2021 07.00 EST
When lockdown 1.0 arrived in Britain nearly 12 months ago, the nation dived headfirst into an ocean of on-demand television as a distraction. We were blessed with a flow of meme-worthy content, from Tiger Kingâs bizarre cast of characters, to Connellâs chain in Normal People and the revived debate about the âcoughing majorâ after three nights watching Quiz. But as the days turned to weeks, then months, millions of us turned to more familiar comforts. Netflix might still be churning out a couple of new series every week, but the popularity of archive content has never been higher. A recent Radio Times survey of readersâ viewing habits found that 64% have rewatched a series in lockdown, while 43% have turned to nostalgic shows for comfort. So what have we been watching, and what do our choices say about the nationâs psyche?