Climate change and mental health

Our climate is changing, and with it so are the places and ecosystems we know and love. These changes can lead to many complicated feelings, including stress and grief. Attend this webinar to learn about the types of emotions you may be feeling and how they can be managed for health and wellbeing.

Presenters

Angela Gupta is a University of Minnesota Extension professor of forestry specializing in terrestrial invasive species. She has studied the stress of climate change and invasive species as it relates to participatory science volunteers. She earned a master of arts degree in organizational management from Spring Arbor University and a bachelor of science degree in forestry from the University of Kentucky. Before joining Extension, she was an industrial forester working with private landowners in Michigan and a Peace Corps agroforestry extensionist in Kenya, East Africa. 

Emily Krekelberg is a University of Minnesota Extension educator for farm safety and health focusing on safe machinery operation, accident prevention, farmer mental health and suicide prevention. She is a passionate advocate for wellness in agriculture and holds a bachelor of science degree in animal science and a master’s in agricultural education from the University of Minnesota.