Climate Change and Mental Health: Insights from Dr. Carissa Caban-Aleman
It's almost a mirror system in which we're working on the individual and we're really working on similar aspects in the environment and in the community.
Ever wondered how climate change affects our mental well-being? In this thought-provoking episode of 'Whole Body Mental Health Radio', Dr. Jose Calderon-Abbo sits down with Dr. Carissa Caban-Aleman, a community psychiatrist and professor at Florida International University, to explore this very question. Dr. Caban-Aleman, who is deeply involved in addressing mental health education and systemic social issues, shares her expertise on the profound impact of environmental changes on mental health.
She delves into topics like community resilience, psychological first aid, and coping mechanisms for trauma, all while emphasizing the importance of mindfulness and stress regulation. Dr. Caban-Aleman also highlights the need to address climate change on a local level and its connection to mental health diagnoses. If you're interested in understanding how our environment influences our psychological state and what we can do to build resilience, this episode is a must-listen.