WIL PROJECTS & POSTS

WIL Publication | By Global Health Interns Rosa Mirshashi & Lisa Freire Summary of Key Findings Today, uncertainty is more prevalent than ever. Climate change is becoming unignorable, with researchers coining “climate distress” as a term used to refer to ongoing distress resulting from the climate crisis. Emotional responses associated with climate distress include anxiety, grief, and fear for the future. These emotions emphasize how climate change can cause long-term negati

Lab Coordinator Sarah Merghani  and Community Fellow Shatabdy Zahid  represented the Wellness Impact Lab at the Minds on Climate Symposium, hosted by Human Nature Projects Canada on September 27. The event brought together students, researchers, community leaders, and mental health practitioners to explore the connections between eco-anxiety, emotional wellbeing, and environmental education. During the symposium, they presented their research on arts-based interventions for

On October 30th, three of our students proudly represented the Wellness Impact Lab  at the Climate, Health & Sustainable Care Symposium 2025 , hosted by the University of Toronto’s Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation . The event brought together leading researchers, practitioners, and community partners to discuss innovative approaches to promoting health and well-being amid the growing challenges of the climate crisis. It was an inspiring space for dialogu