Can climate change affect our mental health?
Summary
Discover how climate change uniquely affects people's mental well-being, introducing the concept of climate trauma as a community-wide challenge. The episode highlights expert insights on the importance of strong social connections for resilience and features a survivor's inspiring story of community rebuilding and finding a "silver lining" in post-disaster recovery.Episode description
How can you protect your mental health from the impacts of climate change?
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