Send us a text In this episode of the Climate Psychiatry Alliance Podcast, psychiatrist and addiction medicine specialist Dr. Steven Sugden explores how psychiatry must adapt to the realities of a rapidly changing world. We discuss how traditional models of addiction — including the brain disease, learning, and psychodynamic frameworks — offer insight not only into substance use but also into modern exposures like ultra-processed foods, climate-related stressors, and disrupted lifestyles. Dra...
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Send us a text In this episode of the Climate Psychiatry Alliance Podcast, psychiatrist and addiction medicine specialist Dr. Steven Sugden explores how psychiatry must adapt to the realities of a rapidly changing world. We discuss how traditional models of addiction — including the brain disease, learning, and psychodynamic frameworks — offer insight not only into substance use but also into modern exposures like ultra-processed foods, climate-related stressors, and disrupted lifestyles. Dra...
Send us a text In this episode of the Climate Psychiatry Alliance Podcast, psychiatrist and addiction medicine specialist Dr. Steven Sugden explores how psychiatry must adapt to the realities of a rapidly changing world. We discuss how traditional models of addiction — including the brain disease, learning, and psychodynamic frameworks — offer insight not only into substance use but also into modern exposures like ultra-processed foods, climate-related stressors, and disrupted lifestyles. Dra...
Send us a text In this third episode of the Climate Psychiatry Alliance podcast, we explore the psychological impact of climate change with Dr. Janet Lewis, Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Rochester and co-founder of the Climate Psychiatry Alliance. Dr. Lewis walks us through her article “Climate Dialectics in Psychotherapy: Holding Open the Space Between Abyss and Advance,” explaining how therapists can help patients navigate climate change's emotional and psy...
Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Emily Schutzenhofer and the Climate Psychiatry Alliance panel discuss the emotional impact of the recent U.S. election on climate mental health. They explore shared anxieties around climate distress and provide insights on resilience, community, and advocacy to help listeners stay engaged and hopeful amid uncertainty. Tune in for thoughtful guidance on supporting mental well-being and meaningful climate action. Love this episode and looking to support our ...
Send us a text In this first episode of the Climate Psychiatry Alliance podcast, we talk with Dr. Robin Cooper, the president and co-founder of CPA. We explore her journey from early activism in civil rights and anti-nuclear movements to addressing the mental health impacts of climate change. Dr. Cooper discusses eco-anxiety, the psychological effects of climate-related disasters, and the critical role of mental health professionals in climate advocacy. We also share insights about envi...
Send us a text In this episode of the Climate Psychiatry Alliance Podcast, psychiatrist and addiction medicine specialist Dr. Steven Sugden explores how psychiatry must adapt to the realities of a rapidly changing world. We discuss how traditional models of addiction — including the brain disease, learning, and psychodynamic frameworks — offer insight not only into substance use but also into modern exposures like ultra-processed foods, climate-related stressors, and disrupted lifestyles. Dra...
