APA Essential Science Conversations

Climate Change and Mental Health: An Update

Thursday, May 19, 2022 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) | RSVP Here

The solution to the climate change crisis ultimately will depend on the ability of humans to change behavior. As the science of behavior, psychology is in a unique position play a very important role in addressing the biggest challenge our planet has ever faced. APA and ecoAmerica recently published Mental Health and Our Changing Climate, 2021 Edition, an update of a 2017 report. Join two of the primary authors for a discussion on the big role that psychologists can play to address this global issue.

Panelists:
Susan Clayton, PhD, Whitmore-Williams Professor of Psychology, The College of Wooster
Christie Manning, PhD, Director of Sustainability and Environmental Studies Faculty Member, Macalester College

Host:
Mitch Prinstein, PhD, Chief Science Officer, American Psychological Association