For this Connecting Climate Change & Health series event, we shine a spotlight on the profound connection between climate change and mental health. Presented by Kaiser Permanente and the World Economic Forum, this discussion brings together leaders from diverse sectors to share valuable resources and insights for prioritizing mental health and equity, with a focus on the workforce, youth, and families.
Connecting Climate Change and Mental Health: Impact and Hope
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Connecting Climate Change and Mental Health: Impact and Hope
Climate change is not just an environmental issue; its impacts are far-reaching and extend to various aspects of human life, including mental health.
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Agenda
Welcome Remarks
Shyam Bishen, PhD, MBA, Head, Centre for Health & Healthcare, Executive Committee Member, World Economic Forum
Fireside Chat with Hawai‘i Governor Josh Green, MD
Conversation led by Bechara Choucair, MD, EVP & Chief Health Officer, Kaiser Permanente
The Intricate Link Between Climate Change and Mental Health
Moderator: Jennifer Uchendu, Founder, SustyVibes
Panelists:
- Andrea Mechelli, PhD, Professor of Early Intervention in Mental Health, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King's College London
- Sohini Stone, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer, Global Employee Health, Google
- Anne Toledo, MD, Chief, Urgent Care, Kaiser Permanente, Northwest Permanente Medical Group
- Britt Wray, PhD, Director, CIRCLE, Stanford Psychiatry
Closing remarks: Inspiring Hope and Catalyzing Action
Shyam Bishen, PhD, MBA, Head, Centre for Health & Healthcare, Executive Committee Member, World Economic Forum
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