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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
María Méndez

How to care for your mental health in the age of climate change and worsening natural disasters

Barbara Edmonds, right, practices applying pressure on a wound on Deborah Berry during a CERT training at Felix Cook, Jr. Elementary School in Houston on August 1, 2022.
Barbara Edmonds, right, practices applying pressure on a wound on Deborah Berry during a Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) course at Felix Cook, Jr. Elementary School in Houston on Aug. 1, 2022. Mental health experts say preparing for an emergency situation can help people regain a sense of control and reduce the impact of climate-related trauma. (Credit: Kylie Cooper/The Texas Tribune)

This story includes discussion of trauma, mental illness and a mention of self-harm. For disaster mental health support, call or text 800-985-5990. You can also call or text the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis. Read our mental health resource guide for more information about the 988 lifeline.

Climate change is ushering in stronger hurricanes, severe droughts, wildfires and other extreme weather events in Texas.

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