Being Human in a Warming World: An Introduction to Climate Change and Mental Health

Speaker: Laura Carter Robinson, Psy.D.

As the considerable and alarming impacts of climate change continue to grow, understandably so do the emotional responses to it. This brief overview of psychological responses to climate change and climate-fueled extreme weather events introduces attendees to the ways in which climate change influences mental health and wellbeing, as well as to concepts in climate psychology and environmental justice. Research and practice on eco-emotions and beliefs, along with topics and issues related to therapy for climate distress, are covered as well. This presentation is designed as an educational program for students in the School of Social Work, but members of the public are also invited to attend.

Register Monday, September 21