Jose Calderon-Abbo,M.D.
Jose Calderon-Abbo,M.D.
Climate Change: from Paralysis to Activism with Robin Cooper, M.D.
Climate Change: from Paralysis to Activism with Robin Cooper, M.D.
Climate Change: from Paralysis to Activism with Robin Cooper, M.D.
Wednesday 2nd May 2018
Dr. Robin Cooper explores the mental health impacts of climate change and how to transform anxiety into activism on Whole Body Mental Health Radio.
50 minutes
Informative
Thought-provoking
Encouraging
Transformative
Engaging
About this podcast
Author:
Jose Calderon-Abbo,M.D.
Overview:
Categories:
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Mindful Recovery
Mindfulness & Technology in Health
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
78 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Turning Anxiety into Action: Dr. Robin Cooper on Climate Change and Mental Health
The feeling that we can actually do something about it, as opposed to just being victims of an external force, is crucial in addressing climate change and mental health.
How does climate change affect our mental health, and what can we do about it? In this thought-provoking episode of 'Whole Body Mental Health Radio', Dr. Jose Calderon-Abbo welcomes Dr. Robin Cooper to tackle these pressing questions. With over 35 years in psychotherapy and medical management, Dr. Cooper brings a wealth of experience and insight to the table.
She's also an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco, and a co-founder of the Climate Psychiatry Alliance. Dr. Cooper shares her journey from feeling paralyzed by the enormity of climate change to becoming an active advocate for environmental justice. She highlights the significant mental health impacts of climate disruption, especially on underserved communities and those already struggling with mental illness.
Through her work with organizations like Citizens’ Climate Lobby, she has been at the forefront of pushing for national legislation on carbon taxes and other climate policies. The conversation takes a deep dive into how feelings of self-efficacy—believing that your actions can make a difference—are crucial for transforming climate anxiety into activism. Dr. Cooper emphasizes the importance of building alliances across political divides to address climate change effectively.
She shares success stories of bringing together Democrats and Republicans to work on this urgent issue. Dr. Cooper also discusses the role of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine in helping communities affected by climate-related disasters, such as Hurricane Katrina and the California wildfires. The episode wraps up with a powerful call to action: we all have a role to play in making the world a better place by addressing climate change head-on.
Whether you're deeply concerned about climate change or curious about its mental health impacts, this episode offers valuable insights and practical steps for turning concern into meaningful action.