Professional Associations

Professional associations bring together specialists dedicated to understanding and addressing the mental health implications of climate change. Their collective research, advocacy, and standards can guide clinicians and the public toward evidence-based best practices and policy.

Addressing Climate Change Concerns in Practice

This continuing education course provides opportunities for APA practitioners to develop skills for addressing climate anxiety.

Psychology for a Safe Climate

This organization contributes psychological understanding and support within the community, helping people face the difficult climate reality.

Ecotherapy and Climate Conscious Therapy Training and Consultation for Mental Health Professionals

This is a 10-session online group, presented in English, open to participants worldwide. The group meets weekly for 60 minutes with optional 20-minute debrief and discussion.

Emotional Resilience Toolkit for Climate Work

A handbook designed to provide emotional support, resources, and tools for eco-anxiety, grief, and the range of feelings that accompany climate work

Climate Psychologists 4 Future

This group includes psychologists and psychotherapists who bring our psychological and therapeutic expertise to deal with the climate crisis and to promote a sustainable future.

Climate Psychiatry Alliance

The CPA is a group of psychiatrists who raise awareness about the impacts of climate change on mental health, do what we can to mitigate climate distress, and join with others to address root causes of the climate crisis.

Climate Psychology Alliance of North America

The CPA-NA is a community of mental health professionals who educate and train mental health professionals in climate-aware practices and inform the public about the mental health impacts of climate change.

Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment

This group is a professional association for Canadian Healthcare providers working to improve human health by protecting the planet.

Canadian Association of Nurses for the Environment

This group represents Nurses dedicated to the improvement of environmental health across all domains of nursing practice, policy, research and education.