TSSW Community: Thank you for your patience with the evolving conditions after Hurricane Ida. We have adjusted our academic calendar to align with University dates & program requirements. Links with info: tssw.tulane.edu/announcement/r…, tulane.edu/forward/commun…, tssw.tulane.edu/resources/acad…

Over the weekend, the U.S. marked the the 20th anniversary of 9/11. For some, honoring the lives lost, survivors, & first responders occurs every day. Dr. Charles Figley figley spoke to The Pulse about the ways people try to understand tragedy. whyy.org/segments/in-ne…

Dr. Charles Figley spoke to @reckonsouth about the #MentalHealth impact of #HurricaneIda. “It’s a wave of challenging fights and sadness. In the end, I know those who have been impacted by this will survive. They are a tough group.” Read more: reckonsouth.com/hurricane-idas…

TULANIANS: Please join us in a virtual Mindfulness Session every Monday & Thursday from 12 to 12:30 pm CT. bit.ly/3hfcBh7. These sessions are open to all Tulane University students, faculty, & staff to spend a quiet half hour practicing mindfulness & meditation.

Our Director Dr. Reggie Ferreira wrote in Psychology Today about the complex nature of #ClimateChange & how it can impact #MentalHealth, raising awareness about its long-term affects on individuals and communities and what actions support #Resilience. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/resili…

On 9/23, 6pm ET, join a diverse group of experts & community members to watch & discuss the film "Nor Any Drop to Drink" about the water crisis in Flint, MI. Panelists include DRLA Director Dr. Reggie Ferreira & DRLA Fellow/Tulane Alum Paula Buchannan. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI….

Preparedness remains a necessary & important endeavor. DRLA Senior Fellow Monica Sanders spoke to PAHomepage and its two television stations - WBRE-TV and WYOU-TV - about preparing for any location or disaster during a pandemic. pahomepage.com/top-stories/re…

Oregon State University - Cascades invites applications for a 1 year post-doctoral fellowship as part of a research project examining adaptation possibilities for individuals, neighborhoods, & communities who are faced with repetitive flooding. More info: gradschool.oregonstate.edu/sites/gradscho…

An effective way to provide support in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida is to donate directly to response organizations on the ground or volunteer with disaster response partner. NOLA Ready has several opportunities to donate supplies or money or volunteer. ready.nola.gov/volunteer/

DRLA alumni, faculty, students, & staff: let us know how you are working on the frontlines with disaster response, relief, & recovery via DM or email to [email protected]. We'd love to share how you are participating in these efforts and with what activities or organizations.

Dr. Reggie Ferreira in Verywell Health about talking to kids about climate change: “We must create an environment for them where they can work towards addressing climate change by joining community action groups or even just doing their part in the household." verywellmind.com/the-current-st…

Monica Sanders spoke to Ozarks Fox AM @kolr10kozl in Missouri with helpful tips for disaster preparedness in a variety of circumstances. She mentioned getting reliable information, putting together kits, and having non-perishable food on hand. ozarksfirst.com/ozarks-fox-am/…

With their expertise in #DisasterMentalHealth, Dr. Reggie Ferreira, Dean Patrick Bordnick, and Dr. Tonya Hansel offer explanations for what people are experiencing and how they can best look after their well-being in the aftermath of disasters. news.tulane.edu/pr/mental-heal…

Throughout October join the Resilient Nation Partnership Network, FEMA, NASA, & leaders across resilience, climate, & equity in promotion of climate action through the "Alliances for Climate Action" event. …nces-for-climate-action.heysummit.com

In an interview with Fire Adapted Network, DRLA Fellow Dr. Alessandra Jerolleman provides insight on multiple stressors, mapping, metrics, the future of disaster recovery, self-care, and equity. The full article can be accessed here: fireadaptednetwork.org/interview-with…

Continuing expertise & innovation, we have launched a Spring Institute for graduate & professional students at Tulane University. “Climate X JEDI,” will imbue justice, equity, diversity, & inclusivity into information on climate change & its effects. tssw.tulane.edu/announcement/d…

Reggie Ferreira, DRLA Director, spoke to Verywell Health about studies indicating that an increase in temperature can result in changes in mood, anxiety disorders, and potential suicide. The full article can be accessed here: verywellmind.com/climate-change… #ClimateChange #MentalHealth

We have invited a variety of leaders to speak about their approaches to "Equitable Adaptation and Climate Resilience" at the @TulaneSSW Elk Place Health Spot. Join us for this virtual panel discussion on Thursday, January 27, 2022 from 12 to 1:30 pm CT. tulane.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Dr. Reggie Ferreira is among the mental health experts who spoke to CBC about coping with the never-ending, evolving circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more: cbc.ca/news/canada/om… #DisasterResilience #COVID19 #Pandemic #MentalHealth

The most recent issue of The Tulanian featured our Disaster Resilience Leadership Academy by the numbers. Here's an infographic about this exceptional program, and access to the full magazine is available here: tulanian.tulane.edu/sites/default/…