Tuva Bræin: Clinical Psychology and Climate Change - Implications for Individual Practitioners and the Psychology Profession

It is widely acknowledged that climate change has significant implications for species diversity, natural resources, wind patterns, and weather conditions. However, the true extent of climate change's impact on us, as psychologists, and the individuals we assist, remains a pertinent question. In this lecture, we will explore how the climate crisis influences the mental well-being and daily lives of psychologists.

The lecture will be delivered by Tuva Bræin, who serves as the Chair of the Climate Committee within the Norwegian Psychological Association. Tuva holds a professional background as a trained psychologist and has authored a master's thesis and professional articles addressing psychological barriers related to climate change acceptance. Currently, she is employed as a clinical psychologist at the General Psychiatric Section at Søndre Oslo DPS.