PsychRounds: The Psychiatry Podcast

Climate Change and Mental Health with Dr. Ferdnand Osuagwu

PsychRounds: The Psychiatry Podcast

Show Notes

Join us today for an episode on the impact of climate change on mental health. We'll be exploring concepts like eco-anxiety, advocacy, the impact of nuclear war and practical tips. We're joined by guest Dr. Ferdnand Osuagwu, who was the former Chair of the Caucus on Climate Change and Mental Health of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and founder of the Ferdnand Foundation International, an organization dedicated to underserved and marginalized populations and with a particular emphasis on addressing their needs in the areas of health, education, climate change, social justice and resource mobilization.

Ferdnand Foundation Website: https://ferdnandfoundation.org/ Ferdnand Foundation Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FerdnandFoundation/featured

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