WIL PROJECTS & POSTS

Mapping Nature-based Interventions for Climate-Related Emotional Distress On August 20th, WIL Intern Mahnoosh Jalilzadeh presented their project titled ‘Nature Heals: Mapping Nature-Based Interventions for Climate-Related Emotional Distress’ at the Dahdaleh Institute Global Health Trainee Symposium. The presentation examined how nature-based approaches can help alleviate eco-anxiety , climate grief , and solastalgia , fostering emotional resilience among people affected by cl

Project Summary At the Dahdaleh Global Health Intern Symposium (April 2025), research assistants Sophia Bryan-Carbonell and Sarah Merghani shared insights from their work on Climate Cafés at York University. Their presentation explored how Climate Cafés support student mental health by creating safe, inclusive spaces to process climate-related emotions like eco-anxiety, grief, and overwhelm. Why Climate Cafés? While universities equip students with climate knowledge, few off

What happens when we bring our emotions , memories , and identities into the climate conversation? On July 10, 2025, the Wellness Impact Lab at York University’s Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research hosted a World Café  called “ Navigating Climate Change, Identity, and Belonging .”  It turned out to be an evening of deep reflection, shared stories, and unexpected hope. Led by Sara Ferwati , with Susan Harris  and Sarah Merghani , the session invited students from m