

Melting brains and climate anxiety
Oct 31, 2024
This discussion features Clayton Page Aldern, a neuroscientist and author, Dr. Burcin Ikiz, Chair of the International Neuro Climate Working Group, and Professor Joshua Carlson from North Michigan University. They dive into how climate change negatively affects mental health, increasing climate anxiety and altering brain function. The presence of neurotoxins linked to extreme weather is unveiled as a hidden crisis contributing to neurological diseases. The conversation also explores the concept of neuroplasticity, highlighting both the challenges and potential resilience in facing these eco-psychological impacts.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Climate Change and Mental Health
01:39 • 4min
Climate Change and Neurotoxins: A Hidden Crisis
05:30 • 13min
Fostering Collaboration in Neurological Research
18:16 • 1min
Mindfulness and Societal Awareness in Climate Action
19:45 • 3min
Neuroplasticity and Climate Anxiety
23:04 • 6min