Webinar: Supporting young people to cope with climate anxiety

Hosted by: The UQ Mental Health in Climate Change Transdisciplinary Research Network

Join the UQ Mental Health in Climate Change Transdisciplinary Research Network for an expert panel discussion on supporting young people to cope with climate anxiety. Hear from field experts and academic researchers as they share key insights and observations.

Our webinars aim to raise awareness of the Network’s transdisciplinary research capability, outcomes, and achievements, and also promote opportunities for academic experts to collaborate with industry partners and end-users of research. This webinar is ideal for those who have a professional and/or academic interest in climate anxiety.

Facilitator

Associate Professor Fiona Charlson

School of Public Health, The University of Queensland, The UQ Mental Health in Climate Change Transdisciplinary Research Network

Expert panel speakers

Rupert Saunders
Manager of Clinical Advice and Governance
headspace

Andy Gore
Region Lead
Outback Futures

Carla Sargeant
Manager, Kids Helpline @Schools
yourtown

Tianna Stevens (they/them)
Youth Participation Assistant
yourtown

Dr Ans Vercammen
Senior Research Fellow
School of Communication and Arts, The University of Queensland
The UQ Mental Health in Climate Change Transdisciplinary Research Network

Tara Crandon
Registered Psychologist, PhD Candidate
School of Psychology, The University of Queensland
The UQ Mental Health in Climate Change Transdisciplinary Research Network

Contact

Liz Shaw, Research Network Manager
liz.shaw@uq.edu.au