It’s normal to be worried about climate change.
People are experiencing climate change in many different ways. While anxiety, anger, and despair are natural reactions to a threat of this scale, we also need hope and action.
That’s why we’re working together to address the mental health impacts of climate change.
Our Latest Work
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Check out our new report discussing what supports young people want for manging climate distress.
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Curious how climate vulnerability varies across regions? Check out the BC Climate Vulnerability Index.
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Review the results of our integrative soping review focused on Two-Eyed perspectives on climate change distress.
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Read the Inaugural Issue of the Journal of Mental Health and Climate Change
About Us
The Mental Health and Climate Change Alliance is a community of interdisciplinary researchers, healthcare providers, and community organizers committed to identifying and addressing the adverse impacts of the climate crisis on mental health.
As a Canadian Not-for-Profit organization incorporated under the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, the MHCCA’s purposes are to (1) conduct equity-based climate distress monitoring, (2) incubate novel interventions and policy ideas to address the mental health impacts of climate change, and (3) facilitate knowledge exchange and mobilization to support Canadian's experiencing climate-related ecological distress.
Contact Us
team@mhcca.ca
Research Projects
The MHCCA leads a variety of research projects aiming to build individual and community-level resilience to the adverse mental health effects of climate change.
The MHCCA Summit
Each year, the MHCCA hosts an annual summit focused on research and practice related to mental health and climate change. Join us for this annual two-day event.
Resources for Eco-anxiety
Climate-related distress is a growing problem across the globe. Check out our curated list of resources to help you and your community manage the mental health effects of climate change.
JMHCC
The Journal of Mental Health and Climate Change (JMHCC) is an open-access publication that features interdisciplinary scientific research on mental health and climate change.
Check out our volunteer and job opportunities!
Are you interested in supporting our mission? Check out our volunteer and job opportunities!