Mental Health and our Changing Climate

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Mental Health and our Changing Climate

Mental Health and our Changing Climate, published by the American Psychological Association and EcoAmerica, provides the latest information on the multiple effects of climate change on mental health, the structural inequities that lead to some populations bearing greater impacts, and how people think about and respond to climate change. It goes on to describe how individuals and communities can strengthen their resilience in the face of climate change and work for climate policies that will lead to a healthier and more just society. This report is produced for layperson audiences, and instructors should read it before deciding whether it is appropriate for students to read directly. The themes within are important for any audience, but the delivery of the topics should be mediated by a skilled instructor.