Jyoti Mishra

Neuroscientist Jyoti Mishra discusses mindfulness, climate trauma, and mental health. Topics include community resilience after disasters, studying impacts of wildfires on mental health, healing relationships with nature through mindfulness, childhood adversity's effect on brain circuitry, and empowering youth through contemplative interventions.

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.

Dr. Jyoti Mishra, an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at UC San Diego, dives into the serious psychological impacts of climate trauma, especially from LA wildfires. She explains how trauma manifests differently in the wake of climate disasters, leading to PTSD and anxiety. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community support for healing and adaptive resilience strategies. Dr. Mishra also shares practical tips for enhancing mental well-being amid crises, highlighting the power of social connections and self-care techniques.