Eco-Distress and Social Prescribing with Dr. Katherine Kennet

<p>This week we are continuing the conversation around some of the issues that came up and din't come up at COP26. My guest is Dr. Katherine Kennet, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and is who is also the social prescribing lead at the Royal College of Psychiatrists</p> <p>Her and I talk about the psychological traumas associated with climate disasters and what we can expect in the future. We also chatted about what the UK is doing to pay attention to mental well-being, including social prescribing. To learn more about the position the Royal College of Psychiatrists is taking with respect to responding to climate change you can read more about that <a href='https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/improving-care/working-sustainably/college-position'>here</a>. </p> <p>If you'd like to learn more about social prescribing, you can read more about it <a href='https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/docs/default-source/improving-care/better-mh-policy/position-statements/position-statement-ps01-21---social-prescribing---2021.pdf?sfvrsn=2b240ce4_2'>here</a>. </p> <p>You can also keep up with Dr Kennet on Twitter @katherinekennet</p> <p>To follow us on social media visit <a href='https://twitter.com/WildConnectPod'>@wildconnectpod </a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/RealDrJen'>@realDrJen</a> for Twitter & <a href='https://www.instagram.com/realdrjen/'>@</a><a href='https://www.instagram.com/realdrjen/'>RealDrJen for Instagram</a> and <a href='http://www.jenniferverdolin.com'>www.jenniferverdolin.com</a> for more. Love the show or simply enjoyed this episode? Give us a like and share so others can find us too. </p> <p>Wild Connection is devoted to helping you live a better life by reconnecting with nature through conversations with scientists, filmmakers, authors, and conservationists around the world. We talk about all things wildlife, nature, science, and conservation. </p> <p> </p>