Andy De Jong is a Research Assistant who has recently completed her Master of Public Health at Lakehead University. Under the supervision of Professor Harvey Skinner and Susan Harris at the Wellness Impact Lab (WIL), Andy will support and contribute to research on Climate Cafés. Prior to their studies at Lakehead, she graduated with a BMSc in Honours Biochemistry and a minor in Women's Studies from Western University.
Andy’s research interests include the impact of climate change on mental health, and the intersection of climate change, mental health, and global health policy. They look forward to contributing to research on Climate Cafés, an innovative approach to fostering community engagement and dialogue around the pressing issues of climate change.
Themes | Global Health & Humanitarianism |
Status | Alum |
Related Work | |
Updates |
You may also be interested in...
Recap — Examining the Future of Global Health and Innovation
On September 24, International Development Research Centre (IDRC) President Julie Delahanty and Wellcome Trust CEO John-Arne Røttingen visited York University for a fireside chat on the future of global health. With global health at an inflection ...Read more about this Post
Recap – Earth Day Seminar Explores Self-Healing and Planetary Healing
On April 24, 2024, Dahdaleh senior fellow Dr. Harvey Skinner and community fellow Susan Harris dedicated a seminar in celebration of Earth Day. Susan initiated the gathering with a meditation session aimed at deepening participants' ...Read more about this Post
Recap — Mindfulness Meditation at the Dahdaleh Institute
On March 1, the Dahdaleh Institute welcomed Susan Harris to lead members of the community in a Mindfulness Meditation session, the second instalment to a three-part Wellness & Self-Care mini-series. After a half-hour long guided ...Read more about this Post