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...
From Psychiatry to Climate Advocacy: A Conversation with Dr. Robin Cooper
Climate Psychiatry Alliance Podcast
46 minutes
1 year ago
From Psychiatry to Climate Advocacy: A Conversation with Dr. Robin Cooper
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...
Climate Psychiatry Alliance Podcast
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...
