Case Studies in Behavioral Health and Climate Change
( 30 Modules )
Module #1 Introduction to Climate Change and Behavioral Health Overview of the intersection of climate change and behavioral health, including the impact of climate change on mental health and the role of behavioral health professionals in climate action.
Module #2 The Psychological Impacts of Climate Change Exploration of the psychological effects of climate change, including anxiety, grief, and trauma, and their implications for behavioral health practice.
Module #3 Climate Change and Vulnerable Populations Examination of the disproportionate impact of climate change on vulnerable populations, including children, older adults, and marginalized communities.
Module #4 Case Study:Mental Health and Extreme Weather Events In-depth analysis of a case study on the mental health impacts of extreme weather events, such as hurricanes or wildfires.
Module #5 Building Resilience in the Face of Climate Change Strategies for building resilience in individuals and communities, including coping skills, social support, and community-based initiatives.
Module #6 Climate Change and Substance Use Disorders Exploration of the relationship between climate change and substance use disorders, including the impact of climate-related stress on addiction.
Module #7 Case Study:Climate Migration and Mental Health Examination of a case study on the mental health impacts of climate migration, including the experiences of climate migrants and refugees.
Module #8 The Role of Behavioral Health Professionals in Climate Action Discussion of the role of behavioral health professionals in addressing climate change, including advocacy, education, and community engagement.
Module #9 Climate Change and Mental Health in the Workplace Exploration of the impact of climate change on mental health in the workplace, including strategies for supporting employees and promoting organizational resilience.
Module #10 Case Study:Climate Change and Rural Mental Health In-depth analysis of a case study on the mental health impacts of climate change in rural areas, including the challenges and opportunities of rural healthcare delivery.
Module #11 Climate Change and Indigenous Mental Health Exploration of the historical and ongoing impacts of climate change on Indigenous mental health, including the importance of culturally sensitive practice.
Module #12 Case Study:Climate Change and Urban Mental Health Examination of a case study on the mental health impacts of climate change in urban areas, including the role of urban planning and design in promoting mental health.
Module #13 The Intersection of Climate Change and Social Justice Discussion of the intersections of climate change and social justice, including the disproportionate impacts of climate change on marginalized communities.
Module #14 Climate Change and Disaster Response Exploration of the role of behavioral health professionals in disaster response and recovery, including strategies for supporting affected communities.
Module #15 Case Study:Climate Change and Mental Health in Low-Income Countries In-depth analysis of a case study on the mental health impacts of climate change in low-income countries, including the challenges and opportunities of global mental health practice.
Module #16 Climate Change and Ecosystem Services Examination of the relationship between climate change and ecosystem services, including the importance of preserving natural environments for mental health.
Module #17 The Future of Behavioral Health and Climate Change Discussion of the future of behavioral health and climate change, including emerging trends, opportunities, and challenges.
Module #18 Case Study:Climate Change and Mental Health in the Arctic In-depth analysis of a case study on the mental health impacts of climate change in the Arctic, including the experiences of indigenous communities and the role of behavioral health professionals in remote areas.
Module #19 Climate Change and Technology-Based Interventions Exploration of the potential of technology-based interventions in addressing the mental health impacts of climate change, including telehealth, virtual reality, and mobile applications.
Module #20 Climate Change and Policy Development Discussion of the role of policy in addressing the mental health impacts of climate change, including opportunities for advocacy and systems change.
Module #21 Case Study:Climate Change and Mental Health in Coastal Communities Examination of a case study on the mental health impacts of climate change in coastal communities, including the role of behavioral health professionals in supporting these communities.
Module #22 The Importance of Cultural Competence in Climate Change and Mental Health Discussion of the importance of cultural competence in addressing the mental health impacts of climate change, including strategies for culturally sensitive practice.
Module #23 Climate Change and Mental Health in the Context of Humanitarian Crises Exploration of the mental health impacts of climate change in the context of humanitarian crises, including the role of behavioral health professionals in humanitarian response.
Module #24 Case Study:Climate Change and Mental Health in Small Island Developing States In-depth analysis of a case study on the mental health impacts of climate change in small island developing states, including the challenges and opportunities of providing mental health services in these contexts.
Module #25 Climate Change and Mental Health Education and Training Discussion of the importance of education and training in preparing behavioral health professionals to address the mental health impacts of climate change.
Module #26 The Role of Community-Based Initiatives in Addressing Climate Change and Mental Health Exploration of the role of community-based initiatives in addressing the mental health impacts of climate change, including strategies for community engagement and participatory action research.
Module #27 Climate Change and Mental Health in the Context of Sustainable Development Discussion of the importance of integrating mental health into sustainable development initiatives, including the role of behavioral health professionals in promoting sustainable development.
Module #28 Case Study:Climate Change and Mental Health in a Post-Disaster Context In-depth analysis of a case study on the mental health impacts of climate change in a post-disaster context, including the role of behavioral health professionals in supporting disaster response and recovery.
Module #29 The Importance of Intersectoral Collaboration in Addressing Climate Change and Mental Health Discussion of the importance of intersectoral collaboration in addressing the mental health impacts of climate change, including strategies for collaboration between healthcare, environment, and other sectors.
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Case Studies in Behavioral Health and Climate Change career
