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Mind The Climate @mindtheclimate.mstdn.science.ap.brid.gy · 20h

Dopo Erik Viotti, il Prof di Montagna, anche Paolo Fresu supporta @MindTheClimate ! Aiutaci anche tu: 🇮🇹 ideaginger.it/sostieni-4114.html 🇬🇧 www.ideaginger.it/news/mind-the-cli… [Brief English […] [Original post on mstdn.science]

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Mind The Climate @mindtheclimate.mstdn.science.ap.brid.gy · 09/10/2026

Let’s continue exploring strategies to manage #ecoanxiety! Today we present #mindfulness, the practice of paying attention to the present moment without judgement. The effect of mindfulness on ecoanxiety is complex: it may reduce ecoanxiety through acceptance […] [Original post on mstdn.science]

Slide with a golden background and a black text. The title reads "What is mindfulness?", followed by: "CMindfulness is a practice of paying attention to the present moment without judgment, helping us become more aware of what happens in our daily lives". In the bottom, two pictograms show a silhouette in the lotus position and a candle. An arrow in the bottom right suggests to move to the next image.

Slide with a golden background and a black text. The title reads "Mindfulness & ecoanxiety", followed by: "The relationship is complex. Mindfulness-based acceptance may reduce eco-anxiety-related dysfunction. Some aspects of mindfulness, such as acting with awareness, are associated with lower levels of eco-anxiety. However, this awareness is also linked to lower engagement in collective environmental action". In the bottom, a pictogram a silhouette in the lotus position, with a double-arrow (with a question mark on top) pointing to a tangled mess. An arrow in the bottom right suggests to move to the next image.

Slide with a golden background and a black text. The title reads "Mindfulness & ecoanxiety", followed by: "Other aspects of mindfulness, such as awareness of inner and outer experiences, are associated with higher levels of ecoanxiety and anticipatory solastalgia, which, in turn, is associated with increased engagement in collective action". In the bottom, there is a pictogram showing a sad face, while on the background there is a person struck by lightening.

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Mind The Climate @mindtheclimate.mstdn.science.ap.brid.gy · 08/10/2026

Anche Erik Viotti, il Prof di Montagna, supporta @MindTheClimate ! Aiutaci anche tu: 🇮🇹 ideaginger.it/sostieni-4114.html 🇬🇧 www.ideaginger.it/news/mind-the-cli… [Brief English translation in the Alt […] [Original post on mstdn.science]

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Mind The Climate @mindtheclimate.mstdn.science.ap.brid.gy · 06/10/2026

After a short break, let’s return to the connection between #climatechange and #mentalhealh, focusing on the impact of extreme events such as #floods and #heatwaves Extreme events are, thankfully, rare, but their effects can last a long time. They can increase […] [Original post on mstdn.science]

Slide with a magenta background and a black text. The title reads "What is an extreme event?", followed by: "An extreme event should be rare. For example, during heatwaves, temperatures above the 90th percentile are considered extreme. This means that if 30°C was exceeded on fewer than 90 days in the previous 30 years, it is considered extreme". In the bottom, a pictogram show a 6x6 square, with 3 black small squares, representing temperatures above 30°C and 33 white ones, representing temperatures below 30°C. An arrow in the bottom right suggests to move to the next image.

Slide with a magenta background and a black text. The title reads "Some data", followed by: "Scientific evidence shows a significant prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among populations affected by floods or wildfires. Floods are also associated to higher risk of depression and anxiety". In the bottom, it reads "Prevalence of PTSD following extreme events" with two pictograms showing one a burning tree with a donut plot at 26% (also written in the image), and the another pictogram flooded house with a donut plot at 29% (also written in the image).

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Mind The Climate @mindtheclimate.mstdn.science.ap.brid.gy · 05/10/2026

We spent the weekend in lovely Mönichwald, #Austria for the 30th Young Statisticians Meeting ( #ysm ). We presented and listened to very cool #science and #statistics, but we also found the time to follow our own suggestions for a better #MentalHeath and enjoyed a short hike in the #Alps

A young white man (Matteo Bracco) presenting the first results of his PhD project in a room whose wall were covered with long wood tiles

Sevel people walking in a gravel path in the mountains. In the background there are several trees

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Mind The Climate @mindtheclimate.mstdn.science.ap.brid.gy · 02/10/2026

We’re wrapping up our rewards today with our most exclusive ones yet. These special rewards are our way of saying thank you to those who choose to make an especially significant contribution to bringing our idea to life. But remember: every contribution […] [Original post on mstdn.science]

Slide with a orange background and a black text. The title reads "App co-design", followed by: "By donating €400, we’ll invite you to a co-design session, where you can help shape its development". In the bottom, a pictogram shows a huge phone with four people coding or otherwise interacting with it. A big €400 stands in a corner.

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Mind The Climate @mindtheclimate.mstdn.science.ap.brid.gy · 01/10/2026

Five days later… and the paparazzi finally released the evidence that we were actually at the #EuropeanResearcherNight to promote our #crowdfunding campaign! You, too, can help us better understand the impact of #ClimateChange on #MentalHealth. Support our […] [Original post on mstdn.science]

One young man and three women over 40 are sitting together on a towel in a park. They are all pointing toward a poster promoting their crowdfunding campaign. In the foreground, there are children’s books about climate change and several plush toys.

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Mind The Climate @mindtheclimate.mstdn.science.ap.brid.gy · 01/10/2026

Yesterday, we introduced our best-selling rewards. Today, we’re moving up the scale, and presenting a few more. Stay tuned for the final rewards tomorrow. Remember: every little bit helps turn our idea into reality, and even a €5 contribution can make a huge […] [Original post on mstdn.science]

Slide with a orange background and a black text. The title reads "Our fanzine", followed by: "By donating €75, you’ll also receive a handmade fanzine created and lovingly photocopied by us, just like we used to do back in the '80s". In the bottom, pictograms show a girl writing on a piece of paper and a notebook. A big €75 stands in a corner.

Slide with a orange background and a black text. The title reads "Mindfulness session", followed by: "By donating €125, you and a guest will be invited to a 50-minute group mindfulness session, either in person (in Turin) or online.". In the bottom, pictograms show a silhouette in the lotus position and a candle. A big €125 stands in a corner.

Slide with a orange background and a black text. The title reads "Schools and associations", followed by: "By donating €250, we’ll present our findings at a school or association of your choice. (in person in Piemonte, online otherwise) ". In the bottom, pictograms show a building with flags and three people connected by strings. A big €250 stands in a corner.

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Mind The Climate @mindtheclimate.mstdn.science.ap.brid.gy · 30/09/2026

To thank you for supporting our #crowdfunding campaign, we’ve put together a set of rewards, with, hopefully, something for everyone! We’ll be presenting all them over the next three days. Take a look, find your favourite, and choose the one that feels right […] [Original post on mstdn.science]

Slide with a orange background and a black text. The title reads "Certificate and app", followed by: "By donating €10, you’ll receive a donation certificate by email, early access to our app, and, if you wish, your name will be featured to the supporters’ page on the project website!". In the bottom, pictograms show a web page with some mock names (Jane Doe, John Smith), a tablet with a finger touching it, and a rosette. A big €10 stands in a corner.

Slide with a orange background and a black text. The title reads "Work with us", followed by: "By donating €50, in addition to the rewards listed before, you and a guest will be invited to join our team to discuss the results of the project!". In the bottom, a pictogram shows four people standing around a laptop. A big €50 stands in a corner.

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Mind The Climate @mindtheclimate.mstdn.science.ap.brid.gy · 30/09/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us so far! We’ve reached 1/3 of our funding goal, and we couldn’t have done it without you 🙏 However, there’s still a long way to go: help us understand the impact of #ClimateChange on #MentalHeath. Support our […] [Original post on mstdn.science]

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Mind The Climate @mindtheclimate.mstdn.science.ap.brid.gy · 26/09/2026

Ti sei perso l’appuntamento di ieri sera? Nessun problema! Saremo al Parco del Valentino, in Viale Mattioli, anche questo pomeriggio, dalle 14:00 alle 15:30! Vieni a discutere di scienza, leggere degli albi ibri illustrati, giocare e vincere dei premi! […] [Original post on mstdn.science]

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Mind The Climate @mindtheclimate.mstdn.science.ap.brid.gy · 25/09/2026

Just a reminder: if you are in #Turin, #Italy, tonight, join us from 8pm at the Botanical Gardens, Viale Mattioli 25, near the Valentino Castle! Already busy? No problem, we will be there also tomorrow 2-3:30pm! Let's talk science, read some picture books […] [Original post on mstdn.science]

The flyer of the initiative. The text is in Italian and repeats what is already said, in English, in the text of the post, that is:

Notte delle ricercatrici e dei Ricercatori + Mind The Climate. Vieni a trovarci per scoprire di più sul nostro progetto dedicato a clima e salute mentale, con dei giochi e premi esclusivi pensati per l’evento!

Parco del Valentino
25 settembre 20.00-21.00 presso l’orto botanico
26 settembre 14.00-15.30 presso viale Mattioli

The flyer has also the logos of the project, University, and crowdfunding program, and the image of a green mountain slop topped by clouds.

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Mind The Climate @mindtheclimate.mstdn.science.ap.brid.gy · 24/09/2026

After talking so much about the problems, let’s turn to solutions. What can we do to improve our #MentalHealth? It may not sound groundbreaking, but scientific evidence supports a simple idea: #walking can reduce symptoms of #depression and #anxiety. Yet, not […] [Original post on mstdn.science]

Slide with a golden background and a black text. The title reads "Walking and mental health", followed by: "Walking not only provides an opportunity to exercise, but is also associated with improvements in several indicators of psychological well-being.". In the bottom, there is a silouette of a weeping willow. An arrow in the bottom right suggests to move to the next image.

Slide with a golden background and a black text. The title reads "Setting and Mental HEaltH", followed by: "But not all walks are created equal: walking in nature is linked to greater improvements in anxiety and depression symptom than walking in urban settings.
Mind your walks!". In the bottom, there is a silhouette of a city and of some mountain in the moonlight. These two silhouettes are separated by a line of footprints.

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Mind The Climate @mindtheclimate.mstdn.science.ap.brid.gy · 23/09/2026

Today, we’ll talk about a problem many of us experienced during recent heatwaves: loss of #sleep A study of 7M+ sleep records from 47k+ people across 68 countries found that higher temperatures shortened sleep, mainly by delaying its onset. Above 30°C, people […] [Original post on mstdn.science]

Slide with a magenta background and a black text. The title reads "Some data", followed by: "A study published in 2022, followed 47,628 individuals across 68 countries, collecting a total of 7 million sleep records which were then linked to local daily meteorological data.". In the bottom, two pictogram show again the number of individuals and sleep records. An arrow in the bottom right suggests to move to the next image.

Slide with a magenta background and a black text. The title reads "Sleep and heatwaves", followed by: "Considering a baseline temperature of 5°C–10°C, each increase in temperature is associated with a reduction in sleep duration, with temperatures above 30°C linked to a loss of approximately 14 minutes of sleep per night.". In the bottom, a line plot shows that, compared with the temperature baseline of 5°C–10°C, a decrease in temperature increases the sleep duration, while an increase of temperature decreases it. An arrow in the bottom right suggests to move to the next image.

Slide with a magenta background and a black text. The title reads "Social inequalities", followed by: "The temperature effect on sleep loss is not the same for everyone: it is substantially larger for residents from lower-income countries and older adults, and females are affected more than males". In the bottom, a pictogram depicts an arrow pointing toward the top right, with symbols representing low income, gender and age.

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Mind The Climate @mindtheclimate.mstdn.science.ap.brid.gy · 20/09/2026

Are you in #Turin, #Italy, next week? Would you like to meet us in person, talk science, read some picture books, play some games, and maybe even get some prizes? We’ve got you covered! Join us at the European Researchers’ Night: 📍 Friday 25th, 8-9pm […] [Original post on mstdn.science]

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Mind The Climate @mindtheclimate.mstdn.science.ap.brid.gy · 19/09/2026

This #caturday, we also donated to @MindTheClimate. They would like to explore the connection between #ClimateChange and #MentalHealth through a #citizenScience approach. But to make this happen, they’ve turned to #Crowdfunding, and need everyone of us to […] [Original post on mstdn.science]

Three kittens, just few weeks old, lying on a blanket

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Mind The Climate @mindtheclimate.mstdn.science.ap.brid.gy · 19/09/2026

Let’s re-introduce our team members! @alesssia is a computer scientist with extensive experience in computational medicine. Barbara teaches the #psychology of emotions and communication and supports the inclusion of students with learning difficulties […] [Original post on mstdn.science]

Slide with a light blue background and a black text. The title reads "Alessia Visconti", followed by: "I trained as a computer scientist, but I have been working in biomedical research for over 10 years, using computational techniques to study how genes, the environment, and lifestyle influence the risk of developing diseases.". A star-shaped speech bubble contains a photo of a white woman in her 40s. She has salt-and-pepper hair, wears glasses, and is smiling at the camera.

Slide with a light blue background and a black text. The title reads "Barbara Sini", followed by: "I have been teaching the psychology of emotions and communication for over 20 years. I also support the inclusion of university students with specific learning difficulties, helping them develop effective, tailored study strategies.". A star-shaped speech bubble contains a photo of a white woman. She has salt-and-pepper hair, and is smiling at the camera.

Slide with a light blue background and a black text. The title reads "Matteo Bracco", followed by: "I’m a PhD student, and I develop statistical models to analyse and integrate patient preferences throughout the development and approval process of new treatment options.". A star-shaped speech bubble contains a photo of a white man in his 20s. He has brown hair, a very short beard, wears glasses, and is smiling at the camera.

Slide with a light blue background and a black text. The title reads "Paola Berchialla", followed by: "In my research, I apply advanced statistical methods to real-world health problems to understand how the environment and social context affect the health of individuals and communities.". A star-shaped speech bubble contains a photo of a white woman. She has salt-and-pepper hair, wears glasses, and is smiling at the camera.

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Mind The Climate @mindtheclimate.mstdn.science.ap.brid.gy · 19/09/2026

#ClimateChange impacts the world we live in, but how does it affect our #MentalHealth? To explore this question, we want to create a participatory observatory using a #CitizenScience approach. To make this happen, however, we need YOU! We’ve decided to turn to […] [Original post on mstdn.science]

Slide with a light blue background and a black text. The title reads "Our idea", followed by: "We want to develop an app to collect data on users’ mental wellbeing through regular, anonymous questionnaires. We will then combine these responses with climate and environmental data, to better understand the link between mental health and climate change". In the bottom, there is a pictogram depicting a boy holding a notebook. A lightbulb is near his head. An arrow in the bottom right suggests to move to the next image.

Slide with a light blue background and a black text. The title reads "Your support", followed by: "To make all of this happen, we need YOU! To develop the app, we’ve decided to turn to crowdfunding. The campaign launches today, and every contribution you make will be invaluable". At the bottom, there is a pictogram depicting a large jar containing several coins. There are also two girls, one of whom is standing on a ladder and dropping coins into the jar. An arrow in the bottom right suggests to move to the next image.

Slide with a light blue background and a black text. The title reads "Why crowdfunding?", followed by: "We’ve chosen crowdfunding as a way to put ourselves out there and build something together with you, from the very beginning. You will always be at the heart of the project: helping to develop the app and, later, using it!". At the bottom, there is a pictogram depicting an hand whose index finger points to three people. An arrow in the bottom right suggests to move to the next image.

Slide with a light blue background and a black text. The title reads "Would you like to help?", followed by two QR codes. Above one, there is a Union Jack, while above the other there is an Italian flag. In the bottom, a pictogram depicts four people are giving each other high-fives.

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Mind The Climate @mindtheclimate.mstdn.science.ap.brid.gy · 16/09/2026

Today, we'll present young people's anger and distrust toward the various actors involved in managing #climateChange Indeed, young people feel more betrayed than reassured by their governments, and citizens’ distrust is more strongly related to perceptions of […] [Original post on mstdn.science]

Slide with a magenta background and a black text. The title reads "Some data", followed by: "A survey of 10,000 young adults aged 16 to 25 shows that young people feel more betrayed than reassured by the actions of their governments". In the bottom, a stoked bar plot shows the answer to the question "does your government’s response to climate change make you feel?". Guilt receives a score of 2.7 out of 4, while reassurance receives a score of 2.22 out of 4. These are the average responses from 10,000 young people (aged 16–25) across 10 countries, on a scale of 1 to 4. An arrow in the bottom right suggests to move to the next image

Slide with a magenta background and a black text. The title reads "Why this distrust?", followed by: "A 2021 study found that citizens’ distrust of governments and other actors is more strongly related to perceptions of their integrity than their competence.". In the bottom, a histogram shows the answer to the question "Who do citizens trust? How much?". The answer are National government: 38% competence, 21% integrity; Provincial government: 32% competence, 20% integrity; Environmental groups: 51% competence, 39% integrity; car manufacturers: 48% competence, 15% integrity, and scientists: 79% competence, 57% integrity. An arrow in the bottom right suggests to move to the next image

Slide with a magenta background and a black text. The title reads "Why this distrust?", followed by: "An OECD survey found that 4 in 10 citizens trust their country’s ability to reduce emissions, but only 3 in 10 trust the government to maintain its integrity in the face of pressure from large corporations". In the bottom, a pictogram shows the answer to the question "My government is actiNG to...". The answer are 4/10 for gas emission and 3/10 for public interest. An arrow in the bottom right suggests to move to the next image.

Slide with a magenta background and a black text. The title reads "Possible Solutions", followed by: "Giving citizens a voice and involving them in climate-related decisions can help build a relationship of trust with institutions. One example is the Permanent Citizens’ Assembly on Climate, established in Milan in 2022.". In the bottom, three pictograms show a government building, two hands assembling a jigsaw, and 6 people

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Mind The Climate @mindtheclimate.mstdn.science.ap.brid.gy · 12/09/2026

I wanted a shower, but apparently we’re saving water... #caturday #waterCrisis

A small kitten standing within a sink. He seems to be annoyed at something.

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Mind The Climate @mindtheclimate.mstdn.science.ap.brid.gy · 10/09/2026

In the next few weeks, we'll share some facts about #MentalHealth and #ClimateChange. In 2021, a survey of 10,000 people aged 16–25 across 10 countries found that 59% were very concerned about it, while 75% feared the future. Over 60% reported feeling sad […] [Original post on mstdn.science]

Slide with a magenta background and a black text. The title reads "A global Survey", followed by: "In 2021, a large global survey of 10,000 teenagers and young adults aged 16–25 across 10 countries and 5 continents examined the relationship between climate change and mental health". In the bottom, a map shows the 10 countries involved (Australia, Brazil, Finland, France, India, Nigeria, Philippines, Portugal, the UK, and the USA). There is also a pictogram which shows three silhouettes of young people's torso, with "16-25 years old" written underneath. An arrow in the bottom right suggests to move to the next image.

Slide with a magenta background and a black text. The title reads "The findings", followed by: "59% reported being very concerned about climate change, while 75% said they were very afraid of the future.”. Two basic donut plots show one 59% with a label reading “Concerned”, while the other shows 75 %with a label reading “Afraid”. An arrow in the bottom right suggests to move to the next image.

Slide with a magenta background and a black text. The title reads "The findings", followed by: "More than 60% of young people reported feeling sad, worried, and anxious about climate change. Indifference and optimism were the least commonly reported emotions". In the bottom there is a bar plot showing the number of individuals reporting a given feeling, that is Sad=6669, Helpless=5095, Anxious=6181, Worried=6743, Guilty=5020, Powerless=5598, Angry=5685, Indifferent=2902, Optimistic=3089. A dashed line indicates half of the participants (n=5000). An arrow in the bottom right suggests to move to the next image.

Slide with a magenta background and a black text. The title reads "The Conclusions", followed by: "The survey suggests that climate change negatively affects young people’s emotions, increasing feelings of worry, anger, and uncertainty about the future". A pictogram shows a young person sitting on the floor, holding their head in their hands, with a solid black speech bubble exiting from their mouth.

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Mind The Climate @mindtheclimate.mstdn.science.ap.brid.gy · 07/09/2026

Last word is #doomscrolling , the excessive consumption of (negative) digital content. News on #climateChange, which often focus on disaster or extreme events, may trigger a sense of uncertainty. This, in turn, may increase doomscrolling. How do we break this […] [Original post on mstdn.science]

Slide with a light green background and a black text. The title reads "A definition", followed by: "Doomscrolling refers to the excessive consumption of digital content that elicits negative emotions.". In the bottom, a pictogram shows a girl looking at her smartphone. An arrow in the bottom right suggests to move to the next image.

Slide with a light green background and a black text. The title reads "Doomscrolling and Climate Change", followed by: "News about climate change often focuses on disasters or extreme events, conveying a strong sense of uncertainty about the future. This may increase repetitive news consumption, particularly on social media”. A pictogram depicts a tablet displaying a “Breaking News” label, a TV anchor holding a microphone, and images of a flood. An arrow in the bottom right suggests to move to the next image.

Slide with a light green background and a black text. The title reads "How to limit it?", followed by: "When constant exposure to the news starts to leave us feeling exhausted and distressed, we can follow these six tips from the Mental Health Foundation ". A pictogram shows a man sitting at a desk in front of an open laptop, while another man stands beside him and places a friendly hand on his shoulder. An arrow in the bottom right suggests to move to the next image

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Mind The Climate @mindtheclimate.mstdn.science.ap.brid.gy · 04/09/2026

The next word is #resilience! It means adapting to change while protecting our wellbeing and social connections. From #climateShelters offering refuge during heatwaves to stronger social networks, building resilience starts by listening. Mind the Climate wants […] [Original post on mstdn.science]

Slide with a light green background and a black text. The title reads "A definition", followed by: "Resilience is the ability to cope with change and difficulties by adapting and finding new resources, without losing one’s essential functions". A pictogram shows a person wearing boxing gloves, with an unusual-looking head and a determined expression. An arrow in the bottom right suggests to move to the next image.

Slide with a light green background and a black text. The title reads "Climate and resilience", followed by: "A community that is resilient to climate change is able to adapt and respond to its impacts while maintaining mental wellbeing and social relationships". A pictogram shows an handshake. An arrow in the bottom right suggests to move to the next image.

Slide with a light green background and a black text. The title reads "Community resilience", followed by: "How can we help build more resilient communities? One example is the climate shelters developed in Emilia-Romagna and elsewhere. Open to everyone, they provide a safe place for the most vulnerable to escape heatwaves and take part in social and educational activities". A pictogram shows three elderly men sitting on a bench, talking. An arrow in the bottom right suggests to move to the next image.

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Mind The Climate @mindtheclimate.mstdn.science.ap.brid.gy · 26/08/2026

#ClimateChange impacts the word we live in, but what is its impact on our mental wellbeing? To answer this question, we'd like to create a participatory observatory on climate change and #MentalHeath, using a #CitizenScience approach. Yeah, this may sound a […] [Original post on mstdn.science]

Slide with a light blue background and a black text. The title reads "What is our aim?", followed by: "Climate change impacts the word we live in, but what is its impact on our mental wellbeing?". There are then two pictograms connected with an arrow. One depicts some natural phenomena, the other a a tangle of thread. A arrow in the bottom right suggests to move to the next image.

Slide with a light blue background and a black text. The title reads "What are we going to do?", followed by: "To answer this question, we aim to create a participatory observatory on climate change and mental health, using a Citizen Science approach". There is a silhouette of two men and a woman looking and pointing to a book. A arrow in the bottom right suggests to move to the next image.

Slide with a light blue background and a black text. The title reads "Let's do this together", followed by: "TThis may sound a little abstract, and you may also be wondering who we are...
Soon enough, we’ll explain everything, but here’s a little spoiler: to this project cannot happen without your help.". There is a pictogram of an handshake.

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