John Jamir Benzon R. Aruta

In this engaging discussion, Jyoti Mishra, an Associate Professor at UC focusing on climate and mental health, teams up with John Jamir Benzon R. Aruta, a specialist in environmental psychology from the Philippines. They dive into how communities can foster mental resilience against climate-related trauma, sharing inspiring stories from Northern California's wildfires and the Philippines' Manobo tribe. Key strategies include cultivating social support, integrating indigenous wisdom, and emphasizing collective healing to navigate the emotional toll of climate change.