Social isolation: Unsustainable practices, such as urban sprawl, lockdowns and dependent lifestyles, can lead to social isolation and reduced community connectedness, which can negatively impact psychological well-being, especially the children and the seniors among us.

Loss of sense of place: Unsustainable development can lead to the loss of natural and cultural landscapes, which can undermine people's sense of place and attachment to their communities and environments. 

Environmental degradation and climate anxiety: As the impacts of environmental degradation and climate change become more apparent and urgent, many people are experiencing anxiety and stress related to the uncertainty and fear associated with environmental degradation and its consequences. Falls alarms from some media outlets exagerate this problem, because in order to find and work on solutions to environmental adaptation we need a psychologicly healthy population.

Environmental injustice: Environmental injustice can create feelings of anger and frustration among affected communities, who may feel marginalized and disempowered in the face of environmental risks and hazards.

Work-related stress: Jobs in unsustainable industries can be highly stressful, leading to burnout, anxiety, and depression.

Lack of access to nature: Reduced access to green spaces and natural environments, caused by unsustainable development and urbanization, can negatively impact psychological well-being and increase the risk of mental health disorders such psychopathy, sociopathy, mass psychosis, narcissism, nihilism, egocentricity, depression, suicide etc. 

Psychological impacts of disasters: Environmental degradation-related disasters, such as floods, droughts, and wildfires, can have significant psychological impacts, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety.