Vibrant Emotional Health provided comments on climate change and its impact on mental health. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) had requested input from all stakeholders and the public on how the agency can best address the behavioral health impacts of climate change and health equity considerations. Vibrant recommendations include: developing stronger community relationships and making room for communities to guide conversations around their needs and desires; fully resourcing existing services like the Disaster Distress Helpline; prioritizing research on the impacts of climate change on mental health and health equity; and more. Read the Vibrant response here.
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