EP 192: Thomas Doherty | Climate Change and Mental Health

In this episode of the Radical Responsibility podcast, I'm thrilled to welcome Dr. Thomas Doherty, a clinical and environmental psychologist based in Portland, Oregon, with a pioneering role in addressing the mental health impacts of climate change. Dr. Doherty explores the importance of understanding climate change, focusing on its emotional and physical effects. He discusses three basic tasks in tackling environmental and sustainability issues, the benefits of outdoor therapy programs in building our relationship with nature to enhance mental health, and the concept of environmental identity. Dr. Doherty emphasizes the diverse roles we all play based on our values and beliefs in confronting climate change.

We Also Discuss: 

• His insight into 3 basic tasks when dealing with environmental and sustainability issues
• How outdoor therapy programs can benefit by helping build our relationship with nature and also improving our mental health
• The concept of environmental identity and the three main values that influence environmental behaviors and the importance of all our unique roles in climate change