Jul 29, 2020
Dr. Lise Van Susteren is a psychiatrist in the DC area, whose special interest is in the psychological effects of climate change. She has worked as a consultant to the CIA conducting psychological evaluations of world leaders, and has acted as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Georgetown University. Dr. Van Susteren also co-founded the Friends of St. Elizabeth’s, a non-profit organization dedicated to the humane treatment of the mentally ill, and in 2006 was trained by Vice President Al Gore at the Climate Project to educate the public about global warming. Most recently, Dr. Van Susteren co-authored the book, “Emotional Inflammation: Discover Your Triggers and Reclaim Your Equilibrium During Anxious Times”, a guide to help people become grounded and resilient during today’s turbulent times.