Repeat: Climate Change and Mental Health

About this episode

The episode discusses the intersection of climate change and mental health, featuring insights from a panel of experts.

Produced and presented by Carly Dober. I attended an incredible panel discussion that the Climate and Health Alliance (CAHA) facilitated.The panel shared their knowledge about the issues surrounding the topic, as well as the solutions that exist. The event was facilitated by CAHA President Dr Rebecca Patrick, a Senior Lecturer in the School of Health and Social Development, Deakin University.Panelists included:Dr Cybele Dey - Child & Adolescent PsychiatristTamara Cavenett - President, Australian Psychological SocietyAssociate Professor Fiona Charlson - NHMRC Research Fellow at the Queensland Centre of Mental Health Research and School of Public Health, University of QueenslandProfessor Alan Rosen - Australian Health Services Research Institute, University of Wollongong; Brain and Mind Centre, University of SydneyCarol Ride - Founder and Acting Executive Director, Psychology for a Safe ClimateGeorgia Langmaid - Planetary Health Project Officer, Enliven VictoriaPlease ensure to check out their website https://www.caha.org.au/ And the report referenced during the discussion for more context- How Climate Change Affects Mental Health in Australia…

People in this episode

Host: Carly Dober

Guests: Dr Cybele Dey, Tamara Cavenett, Associate Professor Fiona Charlson, Professor Alan Rosen, Carol Ride, Georgia Langmaid

Topics covered

• climate change
• mental health
• panel discussion
• psychology
• health
• solutions

Keywords

• climate change
• mental health
• panel discussion
• psychology
• health solutions
• CAHA
• Australia

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Climate and Health Alliance, Australian Psychological Society, Queensland Centre of Mental Health Research, University of Queensland, Australian Health Services Research Institute, University of Wollongong, Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney, Psychology for a Safe Climate, Enliven Victoria

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