Climate & Mental Health with Maia Kiley

Season 1, Episode 5
12/12/23

This episode explores the connection between climate change and mental health in a conversation with Maia Kiley, a therapist practicing climate aware therapy and eco-therapy. We discuss eco-anxiety, climate distress, emotional resilience, climate doomism & optimism, and the accessibility of mental health resources.

Transcript Link

Connect with Maia:

Maia Kiley - Website

Maia Kiley, LMFT - Instagram

RESOURCES:

Climate Psychology Alliance

Good Grief Network

The Waggle | Project Regeneration

Women and Climate

A Field Guide to Climate Anxiety by Sarah Jaquette Ray

How to Prepare for Climate Change by David Pogue

Generation Dread by Britt Wray

It's Not Just You | Book by Tori Tsui

SOURCES:

FAQ 3: How will climate change affect the lives of today’s children tomorrow, if no immediate action is taken?

New report shows just 100 companies are source of over 70% of emissions - CDP

CWS Data Tool: Demographics of the U.S. Psychology Workforce

Access to Care Data 2022 | Mental Health America

Key findings: How Americans' attitudes about climate change differ by generation, party and other factors

CREDITS:

Hosted and produced by Kiana Michaan

Edited and co-produced by Lucy Little