# Ep63 - Climate change and mental health in the Philippines

An episode of [Behind The Science Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1753464681), 24 Apr 2025, 58 min.

Audio: https://anchor.fm/s/ee2ce360/podcast/play/101673067/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-3-23%2F398885765-44100-2-84784c741424b.mp3

What’s the link between climate change and mental health? In this episode, Dr. Resti Tito Villarino breaks down post-traumatic growth, the mental health impact of disasters, and why local research in the Philippines matters. If you’re into mental health, climate issues, or stories of resilience, this one’s for you. #MentalHealthPH #ClimateChange #PostTraumaticGrowth ⌛Chapters 00:00 Understanding Post-Traumatic Growth 03:06 Dr. Villarino's Journey 05:59 Importance of Mental Health in the Age of Climate Change 08:56 Differences between Mental Health and Physical Health 11:46 Stigma and Misconceptions in Mental Health 14:55 Importance of Cultural Context in Mental Health 18:03 Analysis of Mental Health Disorders 20:52 Help-Seeking and Resilience 23:59 Expanding Knowledge on Mental Health 26:49 Analysis of the Relationship between Climate Change and Mental Health 29:39 Importance of Health in Climate 32:48 Mental Health and Climate Change 37:31 Impact of Disasters on Mental Health 41:05 Post-Traumatic Growth vs. Post-Traumatic Stress 45:22 Research Analysis Strategies 48:53 Tips for Beginning Researchers 52:28 Promoting Local Research 📚Reference: Villarino, R. T., Hozhabri, K., Saint-Onge, K., & Bernard, P. (2024). A systematic review of mental health and climate change in the Philippines. Asian Journal of Psychiatry, 101, Article 104191. 🤝Behind The Science Podcast is presented to you by Marine & Earth Science Learning Hub, UP Resilience Institute, and Liknayan Podcast.

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