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Climate change and our mental health

By Jasmin Singer,
Veronica Volk, Julie Williams
Published July 25, 2025 at 2:27 PM EDT
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Emma Nelson with host Jasmin Singer on "Environmental Connections" on Friday, July 25, 2025
Jasmin Singer, host of WXXI's "Environmental Connections," on the set of the show.
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Jasmin Singer, host of WXXI's Environmental Connections, on the set of the show. (photo by Max Schulte)

Climate change isn’t just reshaping the planet; it’s also reshaping our emotional landscapes.

Climate-inclusive psychologist Emma Nelson joins host Jasmin Singer to explore "eco-anxiety," climate grief and the rising emotional toll of environmental uncertainty.

We’ll discuss how climate change affects our mental health — and how acknowledging these feelings can become a powerful tool for personal and collective resilience.

Our guest:

  • Emma Nelson, PhD, clinical psychologist working at the intersection of climate change and mental health

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Jasmin Singer
Jasmin Singer is the host of WXXI’s Weekend Edition and Environmental Connections, as well as a guest host for Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and Connections.
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Veronica Volk
Veronica Volk is a senior producer and editor for WXXI News.
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Julie Williams
Julie Williams is an associate producer for "Connections with Evan Dawson." She started at WXXI in 2019 and has been working on Connections since 2022.
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