Addressing Climate Change Concerns in Practice

Climate change carries with it a wide range of implications for mental health across diverse populations of people. This program addresses recent research concerning climate change and its multiple impacts, from eco-stress and mental health issues to patterns of community relocation and societal disruption.

Part of the APA Monitor’s CE Corner article series.

New format: After reading the CE Corner article, you will be asked to complete a “Commitment-to-Change” (CTC) exercise. The CTC exercise is designed to help facilitate the translation of your learning into practice. Completion of the CTC is required prior to the completion of the CE Test based on the APA Monitor CE Corner article.

This product is not included in the APA Unlimited CE program.

New York state psychologists: This program is not currently in compliance with the unique requirements imposed by the New York State Board of Education for New York licensed psychologists CE.

• Identify the impact climate change issues are having on people’s mental health around the world.
• Discuss the most current research on how climate change is affecting specific populations and communities.
• Describe ways practitioners can address climate change issues and climate-induced stress with patients.

Melody Schreiber