Official Climate Week NYC events calendar

Mental Health in a Disastrous Climate: Catalyzing Our Feelings to Mobilize Action for a Better Tomorrow

Julie Souza
Laura Robinson
Robin Cooper, M.D.
Harriet Shugarman
Leslie Davenport
Anya Kamenetz
Event by: Climate Cafe NYC, Climate Imaginarium, Climate Mental Health Network, Climate Psychology Alliance of North America, Good Grief Network, Humanity&Planet, Climate Junction
Event format
In-person
Event duration
2 hours
Language
English
​Feed your mind, your heart, and your climate action muscles! Join experts in climate change and mental health for a spirited conversation about the ways the climate crisis takes a toll on mental health. We’ll talk about how we can cope in these turbulent times while building connection with each other and the natural world, with an added emphasis on letting our emotions lead us to take action. Bring your whole self to this treasured space as we hone our efforts and co-create a better today and tomorrow. ​Our event will include some experiential elements along with a panel discussion moderated by author and former NPR journalist Anya Kamenetz. Panelists include Robin Cooper, M.D., co-founder/president, Climate Psychiatry Alliance; Leslie Davenport, columnist, Ask a Climate Therapist at Grist; Laura Carter Robinson, Psy.D., eco- and clinical psychologist, Humanity&Planet; and Harriet Shugarman, founder and executive director, ClimateMama. Julie Souza, development and Fundraising Manager, Good Grief Network, will facilitate an experiential climate emotions activity. ​This event will be a vibrant, interactive gathering to wind down from Climate Week. We may be outside for a short time; there’s plenty of grass to sit on but please bring a blanket if you’d like. Snacks will be provided. We hope to see you there!