In My Mind Conference Addressed Climate and Mental Health
The DBGM-hosted event in New York examined the intersection of climate change and mental health for marginalized groups.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Autism
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The In My Mind conference convened at the LGBT Community Center to explore how climate change impacts the mental health of LGBTQ people of color. Hosted by DBGM, the gathering featured international perspectives on environmental challenges facing marginalized populations.
Why it matters
The event aimed to highlight the specific mental health burdens placed on vulnerable groups by climate-related issues globally. By fostering cross-continental dialogue, the conference sought to address how environmental shifts disproportionately affect these communities.
The conference included expertise from institutions such as the 125-year-old Simmons University School of Social Work. The event featured representatives from diverse international bodies, including Greenpeace Malaysia and I-CARE.
The players
Antoine Craigwell
He is the founder and CEO of DBGM and a recognized advocate for LGBTQ mental health.
DBGM
This organization hosts initiatives and conferences focused on the mental health of LGBTQ individuals.
Gary Bailey
He is a representative from the Simmons University School of Social Work who led a session at the conference.
The details
The program utilized breakout sessions to facilitate discussions on climate-related mental health issues across diverse regions, ranging from the Caribbean to Africa and Asia. Experts led sessions on intersectional impacts, specifically focusing on the vulnerabilities of LGBTQ people of color.
Timeline
Antoine Craigwell received a Gay City News Impact Award in 2023.
Workshops were conducted by Antoine Craigwell in Guyana during August 2026.
The In My Mind conference took place on October 8, 2026.
The Big Picture
The involvement of the Simmons University School of Social Work anchors the conference within an established tradition of academic social research. This marks a departure from purely activist-led events by integrating historical institutional expertise into current climate-mental health discourse.
The conference provides residents with broader insight into how environmental stress influences mental wellness. Attendees and the public can access resources to better understand the intersection of climate anxiety and marginalized health identities.
The takeaway
Recognizing the connection between environmental changes and individual mental health is essential for developing inclusive support systems. Residents are encouraged to seek community-based resources that address these intersecting challenges.
Further reading
For more information on support and resources, visit our Autism section.
More information
To learn more about the sessions and organization, visit the In My Mind conference information.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Gay City News.
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