Climate Change and Mental Health
Intro
Climate change and mental health are two of the biggest challenges facing governments globally, and they're inextricably linked.
Climate change has a huge, negative effect on mental health, but the connection works both ways. Stronger social and emotional health means more climate action, and when people see and participate in climate action, their mental health improves.
Apolitical has developed this course with experts from the Institute of Global Health Innovation and Imperial College London. Through these lessons, you'll gain the knowledge and tools to address both issues at once, designing initiatives that support mental and environmental health.
Please email the partnerships team to make a group booking.
Free seats
We're offering free and discounted seats to select government partners. If you'd like to be considered, register your interest here.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand how the climate change and mental health crises are connected and compounding
- See how the right mental health and wellbeing support can benefit climate initiatives, and vice versa
- Account for this connection in your work, especially when planning, allocating resources, and developing climate and mental health initiatives
Who is this course for?
- Anyone working in government who's involved in health or wellbeing policy and practice or climate and environmental policy and practice
- Anyone with an interest in climate change, mental health, and how these issues interact
- Any level of seniority
How you'll learn
Our courses will help you get ahead in government. We take a highly practical approach to learning: we combine bitesize theory lessons with tools and resources you can use right away. You'll also learn from your peers in the Apolitical community, through discussion forums and live events.
