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In this episode of Mental Health Pathfinders, host Erin Connors speaks with Dr. Jacob Lee, chair of the APA's Committee on Climate Change and Mental Health, about the growing intersection between environmental crises and mental well-being. They discuss the mental health impacts of climate-related disasters such as hurricanes, forced migration, and community displacement, as well as the toll on healthcare providers themselves. Dr. Lee shares the committee's advocacy priorities, including the push for a diagnostic code for climate-related distress and support for the Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act. He offers practical steps for psychiatrists to raise awareness, prepare for increased mental health demands, and engage with their communities, all while working toward more sustainable healthcare practices.
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In this episode of Mental Health Pathfinders, host Erin Connors speaks with Dr. Jacob Lee, chair of the APA's Committee on Climate Change and Mental Health, about the growing intersection between environmental crises and mental well-being. They discuss the mental health impacts of climate-related disasters such as hurricanes, forced migration, and community displacement, as well as the toll on healthcare providers themselves. Dr. Lee shares the committee's advocacy priorities, including the push for a diagnostic code for climate-related distress and support for the Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act. He offers practical steps for psychiatrists to raise awareness, prepare for increased mental health demands, and engage with their communities, all while working toward more sustainable healthcare practices.

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