Webinar: Working together to solve the mental health impacts of climate change

Title: Working together to solve the mental health impacts of climate change
Date: Tuesday, 14 June 2022
Hosted by: Mental Health in Climate Change Transdisciplinary Research Network, The University of Queensland

This webinar introduces the mission and objectives of the Mental Health in Climate Change Transdisciplinary Network and includes a panel discussion with field and academic experts about the mental health support needs of communities impacted by extreme weather events.

Panellists:
Collin Sivalingum, State Emergency Services Manager, Australian Red Cross

Selena Gomersall, Chief Advocacy Officer/Founder, Outback Futures

Ben Norris, Manager, Mental Health Drought and Disaster Team, Queensland Health

Dr Jo Longman, Senior Research Fellow, The University Centre for Rural Health, University of Sydney

Dr Rebecca Patrick, Senior Lecturer, School of Health and Social Development, Deakin University, Sustainable Health Network

Associate Professor Karen McNamara, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, The University of Queensland, Mental Health in Climate Change Transdisciplinary Research Network

Facilitator:
Associate Professor Fiona Charlson, School of Public Health, The University of Queensland, Mental Health and Climate Change Research Network