As wildfires continue to ravage parts of California, the mental health implications for those affected are becoming increasingly apparent. Dr. Jyoti Mishra, an associate director of the UC Climate Change and Mental Health Council and associate professor of psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego, has firsthand experience with the stress that wildfires can bring.
While her own city is not currently facing wildfires, Dr. Mishra's family from Los Angeles has sought refuge in her home. The uncertainty surrounding the safety of their home in LA adds to the anxiety and stress that many individuals impacted by wildfires experience.
