Larissa Dooley

Climate Psychologist and Researcher

Climate Mental Health Network

Biography

Larissa Dooley, PhD, is a climate psychologist and the Director of Research and Evaluation at the Climate Mental Health Network. She studies the impacts of climate change and extreme weather on mental health and wellbeing, and helps develop resources and programming to support emotional resilience on a changing planet. Her work focuses in particular on supporting the mental health of youth through education and schools.

Why I support the Compassion Coalition

The work of Rick Hanson has inspired me and been a guidepost for my work over many years. We integrate many of the resources and ideas from Dr. Hanson's writing to support the emotional wellbeing of those impacted by climate change and environmental issues, particularly in the context of education. We are living in a time of uncertainty and I am honoured to be part of the GCC and help promote a more just, resilient and compassionate world.