Wednesday, 29 November, 2023

PCF holds an introductory workshop on How climate change affects mental health

PCF organized a four -day capacity -building workshop on climate change and its psychological effects from 25 to 27 November 2023.

The workshop aims to increase awareness and provide participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to address the urgent issue of climate change, with a focus on its psychological impact on children and adolescents including environmental anxiety, environmental depression, and environmental anger.

The workshop also aims to invite civil society organizations to integrate climate considerations into mental health programs, and integrate mental health support with climate work.

At the end of the workshop, all participants recommended that this series of lectures and workshops should continue due to  the importance of psychosocial support for society to confront any climate challenges that increase psychological disorders.

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