Date/Time
Date(s) - Mon Mar 25 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Notes:
Join us for an engaging presentation on the mental health impacts of climate change. This talk will offer an overview of how climate change is already affecting mental well-being, including examples from various regions across Canada. Additionally, we will explore strategies to help us cope with the challenges posed by climate change.
About Breanne Aylward:
Breanne Aylward is a PhD candidate in the School of Public Health at the University of Alberta, working under the supervision of Drs. Sherilee Harper and Ashlee Cunsolo. She has supported background research for several national and international climate reports, including the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s Sixth Assessment Report. Her research examines how climate change affects mental health and well-being among young people in Canada. In her spare time, Breanne develops and leads science-related capacity building activities with young people, aiming to spark their intellectual curiosity and build their motivation for lifelong learning.