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As wildfires continue to spread across southern California, experts are warning they could impact the mental health of residents and first responders. YSPH Professor Sarah Lowe says wildfires can lead to increased rates of anxiety, depression, and PTSD.

Climate anxiety is recognized by the American Psychological Association and is a growing concern, particularly among those who are under 25. YSPH Professor Sarah Lowe comments.

People with disabilities make up 25% of the U.S. population. They face elevated mental health concerns and are more likely to utilize mental health services compared to non-disabled individuals. Yet, people with disabilities also report higher unmet mental health service needs and barriers to accessing care. A Yale-led study probes the underlying factors that contribute to this discrepancy and examines the role of ableism in mental health care.

Extreme heat is hazardous to your health. Here are ways to stay safe as the globe warms.

A new multi-institutional study provides key insights into family psychosocial factors potentially contributing to this transmission of intergenerational trauma and suggests possible interventions to improve the health of Rwandan youth and their families in the wake of the 1994 Tutsi genocide.

My path to researching climate change and mental health was indirect. I applied to graduate programs in clinical psychology with the goal of studying how social determinants of health shape the educational and mental health trajectories of members of marginalized populations.

In a time defined by climate hazards and their profound impact on community health, the role of state governments in addressing these challenges has never been more crucial. This essay spotlights the measures taken by three health departments to address and lessen the impacts from extreme weather induced by climate change, and foster resilience within their communities.

YSPH associate professor and clinical psychologist Sarah Lowe discusses the connection between climate change and mental health.

In recent years, the term “climate anxiety” has gone from obscure to familiar, underscoring a growing awareness of how witnessing escalating climate disasters affects our mental health. YSPH Clinical Psychologist Sarah Lowe offers suggestions to help people manage their emotional and cognitive reactions to our rapidly changing environment.