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Feature article in The New York Times Magazine
The new, peer-reviewed online journal Ecopsychology explores the relationship between environmental issues and mental health and well-being. This quarterly Journal examines the psychological, spiritual, and therapeutic aspects of human-nature relationships, concern about environmental issues, and responsibility for protecting natural places and other species.
Potential contributors and candidates for the editorial board of Ecopsychology are encouraged to see more detailed information about the journal's purpose and policies and instructions for submitting a manuscript on the Author Information Page.
Ecopsychology places psychology and mental health disciplines in an ecological context and recognizes the links between human health, culture, and the health of the planet. With its groundbreaking and diverse collaboration of psychotherapists, social science researchers and contributors from other environmental-related fields, Ecopsychology is the only peer-reviewed journal of its kind.
The Journal publishes theoretical papers, original and applied research, essays, case studies, examples of therapeutic practice, and book and media reviews.
Timely and provocative topics include:
- The role of connection to nature in healthy development and self identity
- Emotional and psychological factors that drive environmental issues
- Ecotherapy and the use of wilderness for health and healing
- Coping with anxiety or grief about environmental destruction
- Effective ways to motivate sustainable behaviors
- Spiritual and cultural practices that support a healthy environment
Ecopsychology creates an international dialog among experts from psychology and healthcare; environmental conservation, sociology, anthropology, and environmental studies; and related areas such as deep ecology, landscape restoration, eco-spirituality, and social and environmental justice movements. As the journal develops, look for upcoming issues focusing on topics such as depth psychology and the environment, child development, wilderness therapy, consumerism and technology, the role of arts and the media in environmental issues, and international perspectives.
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