As an intern with the Wellness Impact Lab at the Dahdaleh Institute, Lisa works under the supervision of Dr. Skinner to conduct mini-literature reviews on the application of yoga as a wellness technique to mitigate climate distress. Her research explores the intersection of mental well-being and environmental challenges, contributing to a broader understanding of holistic approaches to climate resilience.
Lisa is also a Research Assistant at the Global Strategy Lab (GSL), where she contributes to the development and implementation of knowledge translation strategies aimed at addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Research Keywords
Yoga; wellness; climate distress; mental health; climate resilience; holistic health; environmental stress; mindfulness; well-being; AMR; knowledge translation
Themes | Planetary Health |
Status | Active |
Events |
8th Annual Global Health Intern Symposium Inaugural Global Health Trainee Symposium |
Related Work | |
Updates |
Internship Program: 2025-2026 Year In Review | May 14, 2026
Creating Health and Climate Action - EHLP & TCC Collaborative Climate Café | March 11, 2026 The Climate Collective: York’s First Climate-Focused Student Club | August 27, 2025 Internship Program: 2024-2025 Year In Review | May 15, 2025 The Wellness Impact Lab (WIL) Celebrates Its Second Year Anniversary With Student Presentations | May 9, 2025 |
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